Butterflies for Kiri

(Lee & Low Books, March 2003) Ages 5-9

“...the story of Kiri, a young girl who is struggling to learn the art of origami paper folding to craft a beautiful butterfly from a square sheet of colored paper. Her first tries tear the paper, yet with inspiration, determination and perseverance, Kiri is able to achieve her goal. Instructions for young people to fold their own butterflies are included in this charming, full-color picture book.” —Children’s Bookwatch

“... demonstrates one child's pathway through various obstacles to the achievement of her goal, a marvelous example of character building and a testament to the creative spirit.”  —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

“Falwell's cut-and-torn paper collages are the perfect medium for the story. Kiri's disappointments are realistically captured, as is her creative spirit.”  —Linda Ludke, School Library Journal

“...Falwell has created a lively, engaging and realistic picture book about a child artist, this time focusing on determin-ation, inspiration, and the surprising outcomes that can arise from frustration.”  —Megan Schliesman, CCBC

Cooperative Children’s Book Center (Book of the Week); CCBC “Choices”, 2004. A Parent’s Guide Children’s Media Award winner; Bank Street College Best Books of the Year; 2004 Masterlists: Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award and Tennessee’s Volunteer State Book Award.

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