Becoming Charley

By Kelly DiPucchio | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself.

Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed! Think black! Think orange!

But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a \"right\" way for Charley to become a butterfly? 

Young readers will see themselves in Charley--a little caterpillar with an emerging identity--in this dazzling picture book that beautifully explores the nature of self-love.

Editions of Becoming Charley

Hardcover
ISBN 9780593429044
Hardcover
ISBN 9780593429051

Read an Excerpt

A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself.

Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed! Think black! Think orange!

But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a \"right\" way for Charley to become a butterfly? 

Young readers will see themselves in Charley--a little caterpillar with an emerging identity--in this dazzling picture book that beautifully explores the nature of self-love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becoming Charley about?

A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself.

Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed! Think black! Think orange!

But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a \"right\" way for Charley to become a butterfly? 

Young readers will see themselves in Charley--a little caterpillar with an emerging identity--in this dazzling picture book that beautifully explores the nature of self-love.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Becoming Charley?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Where can I read a sample of Becoming Charley?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593429044

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Becoming Charley?

Kelly DiPucchio

Who is the Publisher of the book Becoming Charley?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Becoming Charley is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593429044) and hardcover(ISBN 9780593429051)

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