ABRACADABRA!

Spider visits his friend Caterpillar, who’s hiding “in her small house.” Spider asks if she’ll come out or if she’s sick or unhappy. Caterpillar only shakes her head. Attempting to cheer her up, Spider collects leaves and, with an “Abracadabra,” uses them to create objects, including a guitar, a necklace, a paraglider, stars, a moon, and a sun. Despite Spider’s ingenuity, Caterpillar remains silent; indeed, by the performance’s end, she’s asleep. Spider sadly departs, and Caterpillar sleeps on. Eventually, Spider returns. Surprisingly, Caterpillar speaks, urging him to wait. Slowly emerging from her house and whispering “abracadabra,” she demonstrates her own trick. A page turn reveals the word “abracadabra” set in large type dominating two pages—and then…Caterpillar appears as a gorgeous butterfly. This simple, sweet springtime story offers a refreshing twist on the familiar metamorphosis tale. Readers will deduce what Caterpillar’s “magic trick” is before the end, but their wonder won’t be affected: The change from caterpillar to butterfly is perennially captivating. The child-appealing illustrations feature lots of white space and bright greens, yellows, and oranges. Spider’s oversized face demonstrates myriad expressions; he’s smartly dressed in red shirt and boots. Caterpillar looks winsome peeping out from her chrysalis.

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