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The Shy Butterfly Kindle Edition

by Penny Howe (Author), Debbie Edwards (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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An inspirational children's story about a shy butterfly who hides in the shadows of a forest, too afraid to come out into the light of day until he meets a Monarch butterfly who encourages him to be brave.
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  1. Print length
    26 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    18 April 2013
  4. File size
    628 KB
  5. Page Flip
    Enabled
  6. Word Wise
    Enabled
  7. Enhanced typesetting
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CF7D3DM
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 628 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
  • Customer reviews:
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  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book with a beautiful moral
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2013
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    I brought this for my kindle today. This e-book is equally as valuable to adults as it is to children. The author and illustrator have done well to collaborate to make it look enticing to children and I believe they will enjoy the story again and again. The e-book tells of a butterfly that is scared to do something different. Not until he sees what can be gained by stepping out of his comfort zone can he see what is on offer. The moral is that humans as well as butterflies need to take a step - that unknown - so that we can make a difference with our lives. The way that the author tells it will have children (and adults) wanting to try something different. It is beautifully told and laid out, making it a very easy on the eye e-book. It would be easily read several times over. As a first published book, it is very well put together.

    The images in the book are beautifully drawn and painted, and compliment the story perfectly. The inside back states that the inspiration for the illustrations come from Edwards' niece.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2013
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    Great book and I cannpt wait until it comes out on paperback, as the Kindle edition is sweet but not easy to share with someone else.
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  • Ste J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Be Shy About Buying This
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2013
    Some lessons are timeless and never get old in the retelling and it just so happens that The Shy Butterfly by blogger extraordinaire Penny L. Howe is just such a book that has a perennial message to .

    The story is of the titular shy butterfly who leads a sheltered life, happy in the shadows and afraid to experience the joys of the world but then he meets Monarch butterfly who sets out to coax him to come into the sunlight and find out what he's been missing.

    This edifying tale is really wonderful, a feel good story with a wonderful moral for children and a reminder to us adults who get to mired in the inconsequentialities of life and forget what it truly means to be (and sometimes how to be) happy.

    So besides having the charm to appeal to everybody with its directly written way, it is a strikingly well written book, with oodles of pizzazz.

    The accompanying drawings offset the text with their enchanting simplicity, the hand drawn look of the illustrations make the book feel more homely and a real creation of love.

    This is a real labour of love and one which should be in every home, a proper oasis of inspiration in these times of worry, this is one to go back to again and again.
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  • AnElephantCant
    5.0 out of 5 stars AnElephantCant help but love this
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2013
    This book by Penny Howe is an absolute delight.
    Beautifully written it appeals to children from 2 to 82 years old.
    It can be read aloud to the very young, who will love it, or used to introduce older children to the joys of reading.
    It is a superbly told story with a simple message, live your life to the full.
    And the images are fabulous.
    A must have for every family.

    Also see by Penny L Howe:
    The Why About This
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  • Doris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 September 2013
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    The Shy Butterfly is an inspirational children's book with a story that can be equally valuable to adults as it is to children, for me it was like reading a long beautiful poem with a timeless lesson about a Shy Butterfly who hides in the shadows until he meets a Monarch butterfly who encourages him to be brave.

    The story is well written mixed with beautiful illustrations by Debbie Edwards, they both do an amazing job to carry this story through both the visual and the storytelling; children and adults would want to read this book many times. I personally love the book, it was just what I needed today, it uplift my soul and yes, I cried, the book has sentimental value to the author and it made it more special for me. I cannot wait to read this story to my nieces and nephews, and I know they will love this book.
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  • Richard J. Bartlett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story for all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 April 2013
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    Penny's words, coupled with the beautiful images, make for a delightful story in which a shy butterfly learns to emerge from the shadows and into the light.

    Simply told, but effectively written, it reminds us that deep within us we have the capability of being so much more... if we would only learn to take a chance and embrace all that life has to offer.
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  • BooksRMyLife
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Moving Story
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 July 2013
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    "The Shy Butterfly" is a beautiful book full of encouragement. It explores the life lesson of self discovery and the magic of learning about ourselves and the beauty of the world we are in. A positive, well written book for any age.
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  • Charles Edwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars SO CUTE!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 April 2013
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    Great story and the illustrations are incredibly cute! My kids love it! I highly recommend this for any kids who are having issues with shyness; or just an adorable story.
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  • Jennifer Austin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetly written
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 July 2013
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    This is a really darling book for children and an Inspiring message for all. We enjoy reading it each time.
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