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La Mariposa
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4.3 out of 5
Based on 14 Ratings and 10 Reviews

Book Description
In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow-moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows caterpillars turn into butterflies, but just how do they do it? To find out, he studies the words in a butterfly book so many times that he can close his eyes and see the black letters, but he still can't understand their m... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (13 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100395816637
ISBN-13978-0395816639
Publication Date09/28/1998
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About Francisco Jimenez (Author) : Francisco Jimenez is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Francisco Jimenez include The Circuit (Unabridged), The Christmas Gift: El regalo de... more
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About Simon Silva (Illustrator) : Simon Silva is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Simon Silva include Gathering the Sun: An ABC in Spanish and English / Recogiendo El Sol Un A... more
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