Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature.

"The breezy and down-to-earth text ... nicely communicates the wonder ... Especially effective is the eight-pictured depiction of the development of the caterpillar into a chrysalis." --School Library Journal

If you are new to monarchs, we highly recommend this book. You will know what to expect at every stage, how to care for and release your butterfly, what happens to it when it is free, where to ask your questions, and much more. Endorsed by the world's foremost monarch experts.

Specs: full color illustrations and photographs throughout, glossary, resources, index
Pages: 48
Trim Size: 8" X 8" X 2/16"

Observing a Monarch butterfly as it transforms itself from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is among the most thrilling experiences that nature offers. Raising Monarch butterflies is made easy with the help of this detailed guide.

How to Raise Monarch Butterflies explains what threats Monarchs face today and how readers can help conserve the Monarch's feeding grounds from encroachment. Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature.

This updated edition contains:

More than 40 new colorful and detailed photos

More secrets to help you find eggs and caterpillars

Instructions on how to feed a monarch and more details on their care

Expanded information on varieties and propagation of milkweed

New page on the diverse insects in the milkweed patch

New suggestions for starting a butterfly garden, including a large photograph of an outstanding Monarch Way station.

Carol Pasternak is a photographer, personal trainer and educator who raises Monarch butterflies with her family in Toronto, Ontario.

Cylindrical Butterfly Habitat

Shady Oak Butterfly Farm

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A few of the butterflies and moths we raise at Shady Oak Butterfly Farm