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The Lamb and the Butterfly

by Arnold Sundgaard

Illustrator: Eric Carle

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2013

Publisher: Orchard/Scholastic

ISBN: 978-0-545-44326-5

Keywords: Sheep, Butterflies, Identity

A protected lamb and an independent butterfly discuss their different ways of living. Bold acrylic paintings and paper collages.