Caterpillar and Butterfly

There was once a caterpillar who lived all alone. Everything around Caterpillar seemed large and strange, and she was full of fear.Determined to escape any possible danger, Caterpillar hides away in the safety of her chrysallis. There, she finally discovers the inner strength she needs to truly live.Her fears discarded, she emerges triumphantly as Butterfly to enjoy all the wonders of the world.

“"Visually arresting, vibrant colourful illustrations, strong but easily readable story-line . . . A delightful read . . . Highly recommended."”

" a beautifully written story." -- Australian Bookseller+Publisher
" a beautiful example of the merging of Aboriginal and Western Art." -- Magpies
"The process of metamorphosis must seem like an act of magic to the very young and it is the wonder of life that is the focus of this lovely brightly coloured beautifully illustrated picture book." -- Reading Time
"The process of metamorphosis must seem like an act of magic to the very young and it is the wonder of life that is the focus of this lovely brightly coloured beautifully illustrated picture book." -- Reading Time

Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and illustrator from the Palyku people. The homeland of her people is located in the dry, vivid beauty of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Ambelin has written and illustrated a number of award winning picture books as well as writing a dystopian series - 'the Tribe' - for Young Adults. When not writing or illustrating, Ambelin teaches law and spends time with her family and her dogs.

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