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$8.39The Story
Kakak is torn between protecting the precious, secret butterflies his father showed him and selling them to collectors to feed his family.
Eventually, hunger proves to be stronger than the butterflies' magic. What if the village could come together to find a way to save the beauty of the environment and help disadvantaged families survive?
Based on the writer's own experience, My Butterfly Secret tells of the struggle many impoverished children experience, trading precious parts of their home for a full stomach. These families are caught between protecting the nature they love and their own survival. This story offers understanding--and a solution.
Author: Mahesh Pathirathna
Publisher: Creston Books
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.90h x 8.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781954354456
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2026
School Library Journal 04/17/2026 pg. 1
About the Author
Pathirathna, Mahesh: - Mahesh Pathirathna is a journalist who advocates for books in communities without strong reading cultures. His first picture book won an IBBY Outstanding Book for Children with Disabilities honor. He lives in Sri Lanka.Shelvia, Evi: - Evi Shelvia was born in Indonesia and has illustrated children's books in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United States. She works with pen and watercolors.
Description
Kakak is torn between protecting the precious, secret butterflies his father showed him and selling them to collectors to feed his family.
Eventually, hunger proves to be stronger than the butterflies' magic. What if the village could come together to find a way to save the beauty of the environment and help disadvantaged families survive?
Based on the writer's own experience, My Butterfly Secret tells of the struggle many impoverished children experience, trading precious parts of their home for a full stomach. These families are caught between protecting the nature they love and their own survival. This story offers understanding--and a solution.
Author: Mahesh Pathirathna
Publisher: Creston Books
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.90h x 8.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781954354456
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2026
School Library Journal 04/17/2026 pg. 1
About the Author
Pathirathna, Mahesh: - Mahesh Pathirathna is a journalist who advocates for books in communities without strong reading cultures. His first picture book won an IBBY Outstanding Book for Children with Disabilities honor. He lives in Sri Lanka.Shelvia, Evi: - Evi Shelvia was born in Indonesia and has illustrated children's books in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United States. She works with pen and watercolors.
