The Caterpillar That Wouldn't Change

by Nancy S. Mure

Synopsis

We have all experienced a moment in our lives when we didn't want something to change: a school commencement, someone to leave us, or a day to never end. Imagine a caterpillar not wanting to become a butterfly. In The Caterpillar that Wouldnt Change, when another caterpillar, Franny, informs Nelle they must turn into butterflies, Nelle resists the change. When Franny reappears as a beautiful monarch butterfly she motivates her feeble friend with a single phrase. Once a butterfly, Nellie realizes that change is often better than expected. The storys simple format and lovely illustrations hold a life-changing message: Our dreams are our choices.

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Genre

Children's

Classification

Fiction

Pages

Format

E-book

Language

English

Inspiration

So many factors went into this story but the main theme is how change can be frightening. This book appeals to teens and adults as well as children who only generally get the literal meaning. When you really get into it, you'll see that Nelle, the fearful Caterpillar needs to be in control because she can't except that she's going to change. When she loses that control she stops eating. The subtle suggestion here is that this story reflects an eating disorder but kids won't get that, they'll focus more on the metamorphosis and the fear associated with that.

Dedication

For Ellen, (that's Nelle backwards.)
To Kezia Terracciano, You are in Italy. I am here. You speak Italian yet managed to convey this story to thousands. You are gifted and colorful! God Bless.

Publisher

SynergeBooks

Publication Year

2001

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