This story is about a butterfly princess. She's all dressed up, with a veil and a princess crown. While dancing around the flowers it's revealed, she has butterfly wings! Colorful, descriptive and very appealing to the imagination of everyone. "The Butterfly Princess" is one of three books in the author's collection titled THE CHILDREN'S READING CORNER-1ST COLLECTION. The other two books are; "The Green Eye Chick" and "Seasons Through The Eyes Of A Child."

One summer morning, a flock of butterflies alights on John Farrington's house and changes his life forever. Surrounding John in his yard, the monarchs ask for his help. They have lost their way. The green places are gone--the meadows have become mini-malls; the forests are now parking lots. Can John lead them to another refuge? Passionate, moving, and inspiring, this glorious flight of fantasy from master storyteller Bruce Coville is a timely fable about the difficulties--and the rewards--of staying true to one’s heart.

Flickering flames and crackling portraits were the sounds that engulfed the castle when Kael Lennon, the shrouded prince, was ten years old and his memories of her were forgotten, burned away by flames. His mother and father, the esteemed King and Queen of Melia, took it into their hands to keep such memories gone from his mind forever. But as he grows older, such secrecy becomes impossible. But blue skies and sweet flowers are not the only things Kael becomes interested in once he's let out into the world. Aiden Kim, a twenty-two-year-old University student who harbors his own resentment and hate towards the King and Queen after the suspicious death of his sister, Skye; becomes part of Kael's life in ways he never imagined.Butterfly Prince is a novel that delves into what it means to fall in love for the first time, it conveys the struggles of uncovering one's sexuality and facing the self-scarifies that come with love.

An enchanting tale of hidden beauty and fierce courage, retold in the style of T’ang Dynasty poetry and illustrated with charm and grace A young Chinese princess is sent from her father’s kingdom to marry the king of a far-off land. She must leave behind her home of splendors: sour plums and pink peach petals and -- most precious and secret of all -- the small silkworm. She begs her father to let her stay, but he insists that she go and fulfill her destiny as the queen of Khotan. Beautifully told and arrestingly illustrated, here is a coming-of-age tale of a brave young princess whose clever plan will go on to live in legend -- and will ensure that her cherished home is with her always.

She was promised to wed a greedy, lustful king from a rival nation. The same king who had arranged the ambush and murder of her father. When enemy forces invade her homeland of Enwayo, Princess Akinyi chooses to forsake her love and remain with her people as a prisoner instead of fleeing for the safe haven of her with her brother. As part of this, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice: becoming the bride of her mortal enemy. The doomed Princess luck changes after almost drowning in a lake. There, she encounters a talking frog named Tumelo. He is a simple but not ordinary frog. And he offers to make a special deal with the princess. For a price. What does he want? Is it worth it? She was promised to wed a greedy, lustful king from a rival nation. The same king who had arranged the ambush and murder of her father. When enemy forces invade her homeland of Enwayo, Princess Akinyi chooses to forsake her love and remain with her people as a prisoner instead of fleeing for the safe haven of her with her brother. As part of this, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice: becoming the bride of her mortal enemy. The doomed Princess luck changes after almost drowning in a lake. There, she encounters a talking frog named Tumelo. He is a simple but not ordinary frog. And he offers to make a special deal with the princess. For a price. What does he want? Is it worth it?

With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly. See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures. At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!