A Thousand White Butterflies

Bys: Betancourt-Perez, Jessica and Williams, Karen Lynn

Now in paperback As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow

A relatable picture book for 5-8-years-olds with themes of moving, being the new kid, and making new friends--but especially for recent immigrants.

Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America.

It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought

A sweet story to demystify the first day of school and making new friends.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623546133
• ISBN13: 9781623546137
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3