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Papilio

By Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser
Illustrated by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser

By Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser
Illustrated by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser

By Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser
Illustrated by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser

By Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser
Illustrated by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser

By Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser
Read by Sunny Lu, Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser and Corey R. Tabor

By Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser
Read by Sunny Lu, Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser and Corey R. Tabor

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Mar 04, 2025 | ISBN 9780593693254 | 3-7 years

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Mar 04, 2025 | ISBN 9780593693278 | 3-7 years

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Mar 04, 2025 | 16 Minutes | 3-7 years

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    About Papilio

    A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive picture book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She’s an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready to join the world and become a butterfly! But growing up is a complicated work in progress, and Papilio encounters some hiccups as she learns to fly, fall, and feed. While avoiding foes and making friends, she transforms from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly…and most importantly, learns to believe in herself along the way.

    Told in three parts and complete with backmatter about butterflies, mega-bestselling author-illustrator Ben Clanton (Narwhal and Jelly), Caldecott Honoree Corey R. Tabor (Mel Fell) and rising star Andy Chou Musser (Ploof) have come together to create an expressive character who exudes all of the emotions that accompany life’s big firsts and the experiences that help us to discover our inner strength.

    About Papilio

    A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive picture book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She’s an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready to join the world and become a butterfly! But growing up is a complicated work in progress, and Papilio encounters some hiccups as she learns to fly, fall, and feed. While avoiding foes and making friends, she transforms from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly…and most importantly, learns to believe in herself along the way.

    Told in three parts and complete with backmatter about butterflies, mega-bestselling author-illustrator Ben Clanton (Narwhal and Jelly), Caldecott Honoree Corey R. Tabor (Mel Fell) and rising star Andy Chou Musser (Ploof) have come together to create an expressive character who exudes all of the emotions that accompany life’s big firsts and the experiences that help us to discover our inner strength.

    About Papilio

    A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She’s an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready to join the world and become a butterfly! But growing up is a complicated work in progress, and Papilio encounters some hiccups as she learns to fly, fall, and feed. While avoiding foes and making friends, she transforms from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly…and most importantly, learns to believe in herself along the way.

    Told in three parts and complete with a section of facts about butterflies, mega-bestselling author-illustrator Ben Clanton (Narwhal and Jelly), Caldecott Honoree Corey R. Tabor (Mel Fell) and rising star Andy Chou Musser (Ploof) have come together to create an expressive character who exudes all of the emotions that accompany life’s big firsts and the experiences that help us to discover our inner strength.

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    About Ben Clanton

    BEN CLANTON is the New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series, whose picture books include… More about Ben Clanton

    About Corey R. Tabor

    Corey R. Tabor grew up in Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a cave by an underground waterfall.

    … More about Corey R. Tabor

    About Andy Chou Musser

    ANDY CHOU MUSSER is the author-illustrator of A Home Under the Stars, his debut picture book, which received a starred… More about Andy Chou Musser

    About Ben Clanton

    BEN CLANTON is the New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series, whose picture books include… More about Ben Clanton

    About Corey R. Tabor

    Corey R. Tabor grew up in Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a cave by an underground waterfall.

    … More about Corey R. Tabor

    About Andy Chou Musser

    ANDY CHOU MUSSER is the author-illustrator of A Home Under the Stars, his debut picture book, which received a starred… More about Andy Chou Musser

    About Ben Clanton

    BEN CLANTON is the New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series, whose picture books include… More about Ben Clanton

    About Corey R. Tabor

    Corey R. Tabor grew up in Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a cave by an underground waterfall.

    … More about Corey R. Tabor

    About Andy Chou Musser

    ANDY CHOU MUSSER is the author-illustrator of A Home Under the Stars, his debut picture book, which received a starred… More about Andy Chou Musser

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Mar 04, 2025 | 48 Pages | 9 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593693254

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Mar 04, 2025 | 48 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593693278

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 04, 2025 | 16 Minutes | 3-7 years | ISBN 9798217019199

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    Praise

    * “Artistic collaboration yields one-of-a-kind storytelling with this deft look at the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. . .Move aside, Very Hungry Caterpillar. Meet the new queen of metamorphosis storytime splendor.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    * “    With a light narrative and visual touch, the creators’ sections. . .convey a sense of growth, optimism, and change. Facts and a creators’ note conclude.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “A must-have…an ideal story for children curious about the natural world…This collaborative story blends the artistic styles of three author/illustrators and tells a memorable story of metamorphosis.” —Shelf Awareness

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