“In this stunning work of art, we follow a child on his journey as a butterfly. Readers learn about responding to bullies, picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and learning to fly again. A joyous celebration of being yourself.”
— Katie Fransen, The Novel Neighbor, Webster Groves, MO
Author-illustrator Marc Majewski delivers a gorgeously painted, tender story about a young child who loves dressing up as a butterfly. A joyful celebration of creativity, self-expression, and family—perfect for fans of Jessica Love and Beatrice Alemagna.
I am a butterfly.
I spin and swirl, twist and twirl, flutter and flap, and when I open my wings, I fly!
A young child loves the spots and patterns found on butterflies, and fashions bold orange wings to become a butterfly child. But when other kids shun the child for the clothes they don’t understand, it takes a father’s encouragement for the kid to stay true to what they love and find joy in the butterfly wings once more.
* A Junior Library Guild Selection * Kids' Indie Next List Pick *
Marc Majewski is a French illustrator and picture book maker based in Berlin. As a child, Marc spent all his time drawing, writing stories, and dressing up. Things haven't changed much since. Marc loves painting landscapes and scenes from the natural world. He is the author of several books, including Does Earth Feel? and Butterfly Child, published with HarperCollins. You can visit him at www.marc-majewski.com.
Marc Majewski is a French illustrator and picture book maker based in Berlin. As a child, Marc spent all his time drawing, writing stories, and dressing up. Things haven't changed much since. Marc loves painting landscapes and scenes from the natural world. He is the author of several books, including Does Earth Feel? and Butterfly Child, published with HarperCollins. You can visit him at www.marc-majewski.com.
"A gorgeous story of being true to oneself that will brighten any shelf." — Booklist (starred review)
"A much-needed, heartwarming story of inclusivity.” — Jonathan Van Ness, author of Peanut Goes for the Gold and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye
"Marc Majewski’s Butterfly Child is both lovely and incredibly moving. Like its creative young protagonist, this is a story that soars on beautiful wings." — The Fan Brothers, Creators of The Night Gardener
“Butterfly Child is a gorgeous testament to the importance of being yourself…and what a gift it is to have parents who encourage it. Beautifully written and rendered in lively color and stunning texture by Marc Majewski, this book is a true act of love.” — Sasha Velour, Drag Queen
"The book may tread familiar ground, it but does it so stylishly that many readers will be overjoyed. This flies high." — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Does Earth Feel? “Quietly engaging. Thought provoking.” — Publishers Weekly
