With so much to do in so little time, Mari is constantly on the move, flitting from flower to flower, practicing her camouflage poses, and planning for migration. She’s the busiest butterfly around. But does being productive mean she is happy? Mari couldn’t say. The only way she feels like a butterfly is by acting like one. Little does Mari know, the secret to feeling like herself is simply to focus her breath, find her quiet place, and follow her instincts. With the guidance of a thoughtful flower bud, Mari soon learns to meditate and appreciate that she was a butterfly all along. Acclaimed author Julia Alvarez extolls the importance of mindfulness, reflection, and self-care for young children in this gratifying picture book, stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist Raúl Colón.
Julia Álvarez nació el 27 de marzo de 1950 en Nueva York. Poeta, novelista y ensayista. Nacida en Estados Unidos, pasó sus primeros años en la República Dominicana, siendo exiliada junto a su familia debido a la participación de su padre en un intento de derrocar al dictador militar Rafael Trujillo. Esta experiencia de exilio y las tensiones culturales que enfrentó al regresar a Estados Unidos, que influenciaron profundamente su obra reflejando sus propias experiencias como dominicana-americana. Aunque inicialmente estaba interesada en ...