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The Digger and the Butterfly (The Digger Series) Hardcover – Picture Book, May 23, 2023

by Joseph Kuefler (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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From Joseph Kuefler, the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower, comes a new book in his popular Digger picture book series, about a crew of building trucks who befriend a caterpillar and witness its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. Perfect for readers who love the machines in Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series.

Digger and the other big trucks work all day, smashing and building and transforming their jobsite.

But when a caterpillar weaves its cocoon onto Digger’s bucket, he is forced to stop and be still.

In the stillness, Digger begins to notice the world beyond his worksite. And when the butterfly finally emerges, it’s clear that Digger and his friends have also been changed forever.

The story includes an accessible guide to metamorphosis for young readers.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    The Digger
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Balzer + Bray
  8. Publication date
    May 23, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
    0063237946
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0063237940
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The Digger and the Dark The Digger and the Butterfly The Digger and the Duckling The Digger and the Flower
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Beloved books from popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler After a long day’s work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to tuck themselves into bed. But before they can fall asleep, two mischievous raccoons appear… will they get any sleep? A crew of building trucks befriend a caterpillar and witness its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly! Digger and the other big trucks love to build. But when a lost duckling waddles onto the jobsite, they learn to do more than just scoop, hoist and push . . . They learn to become a family. Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push. But when Digger discovers a flower growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change things forever.
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Pillows are not just for sleeping. They’re for dreaming . . . of forts, ships, and alien worlds among the stars. Celebrate the wondrous beauty of the natural world and the intimate family moments we share each night. A love letter from parent to child, affirming that no matter where they fit in this world, they are cherished. Beyond the pond, Ernest discovers a not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever. A stunning picture book about the power of imagination. A funny, relatable story about how becoming "rulers" of the playground in the end is less fun than playing together and sharing.

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“The latest in Kuefler’s Digger series deftly melds mechanized wonder with a tender appreciation of the natural world. This gentle look at taking time to pay attention to nature relays its message without overt proselytizing, and as always, Kuefler’s bold, blocky illustrations bring the tale to life beautifully, imbuing his vehicular cast with verve and personality.” — Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray (May 23, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063237946
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063237940
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Joseph Kuefler

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Joseph Kuefler is a celebrated author and illustrator of many books for children. His books are called Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, The Digger and the Flower, Pillow Places, Bigger Than a Bumblebee, and The Digger and the Duckling, as well as the forthcoming third and fourth installments of the Digger franchise. He is the illustrator of Jonathan Stutzman's The Night is for Darkness, Beth Ferry's Caveboy Crush, and Jan Eldredge's Evangeline of the Bayou.

He lives in Oregon, USA with his family.

See more at www.josephkuefler.com, or visit him on instagram @josephkuefler.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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My son is a big fan of this series and this book didn’t disappoint!
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Kayt
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandson loves it
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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He’s 3 and loves to find the cocoon in the pictures
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Mary Rouley
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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My grandson loves this book. We have read this several times. He obsessed with trucks so adding
this element was a perfect learning tool.
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Michelle Covington
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable book- also educational!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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My son loves this book. Cute, keeps there attention, and includes an educational page in the back about butterflies
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Jacqueline Gignac
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for kids and adults!
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2023
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Buy it immediately and buy a few to give. It's a lovely read with heart and interest for digger lovers (or not!)
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