Our environment impacts how we grow physically, mentally, and academically. Depending on a child’s home life, they might struggle to concentrate on school work, not get adequate nutrition, or feel alone, scared, or hopeless.
Felicity’s start in life was not easy. Instead of being nestled on a leaf with her sibling, the egg slipped through the metaphoric crack, and the future butterfly was left alone on a mound of rocks. Despite these challenges, Felicity’s resilience shone through. While Felicity’s sibling and many other caterpillars have the fortune to be hatched around luscious food, Felicity does not. Her physical appearance reflected her abysmal surroundings. She was weaker and smaller than a typical caterpillar should be.
Felicity’s weakened state and malnourished body continue to affect her growth. Many people struggle to change their living situation and ask for help in real life. It’s important to remember that it’s okay to ask for help. I was proud to see Felicity acknowledge she could not go on alone anymore and find the courage to seek the help she needed.
Art imitates real life when Felicity met and asked a beetle for assistance. It’s an excellent reminder to be cautious with strangers—not everyone you meet will have good intentions. On the other hand, some people might have good intentions but make matters worse, as in the dragonfly case. I loved the dragonfly’s eyes. They most definitely gave him a “wonky” vibe.
As hard as life was for Felicity, she never let it defeat her. She found the strength and determination to push forward. She began taking better care of herself and also took responsibility for another egg. She gave her new baby everything she didn’t have as a newborn: food, love, protection, and, most importantly, a home.
Felicity is a butterfly, but her journey inspires us all. Her journey proves that with courage and determination, we can all achieve greatness and thrive even in the harshest of times. I recommend every parent read this inspirational story to their children, three years and older. As a side project, have your child or class use the information in the story to illustrate the life cycle of a butterfly.
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