A Thousand White Butterflies

By Jessica Betancourt-Perez and Karen Lynn Williams

Book Overview

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

Customer Reviews

Love this so much!

I cannot express how adorable this little picture book is! Isabella is about to start her first day at a school in the US. She recently moved from Columbia and is super excited about making new friends. Unfortunately, she wakes up on her first day to find a snowstorm and school has been cancelled. She meets a neighbor friend and they have fun all day together! I loved this so much! I loved that the girls played together and were able to understand each other without speaking the same language. I loved that there was no prejudice or fear of someone new. They were just kids! I loved it so much. I loved the Spanish mixed in! I just thoroughly enjoyed it!