Should a butterfly be big or small? Should it be bright and bold, or perfectly pale? A joyous, imaginative, yet informative non-fiction picture book about what it takes to be a butterfly--body parts, behavior, and life cycle--with the underlying message that diversity is a wonderful thing and that, in fact, there are 20,000 ways to be a butterfly! Not only beautiful to behold, butterflies provide an opportunity to introduce a variety of environmental topics . Serving as key indicators of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, they face threats of extinction due to climate change and habitat destruction--all vital subjects for children today. With stunning illustrations displaying a colorful array of different butterfly species , each labeled with its scientific name, and fascinating details about their anatomy and life cycle , there is plenty for young nature lovers to spot and explore time and again.