Praise for Papilio:
“At its heart, Papilio is a story about change, transformation and growing up. And one thing you learn as you grow up is that it’s OK to ask for help. Andy Chou Musser, Ben Clanton and Corey Tabor say they hope their children’s book encourages kids to collaborate and work together to make something new. Because while they probably could have written and illustrated Papilio on their own, it was much more fun to do it with friends.” –NPR Weekend Edition’s Picture This
* “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
“Setting details that appear in each artist’s section, such as a large, pink, poppy-like flower, are noticeably the same, yet distinctly Clanton- or Tabor- or Musser-esque. A clever celebration of close looking, collaboration, and experimentation that offers a fresh twist on a familiar metamorphosis story.” —Horn Book Magazine
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2025
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2025
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