Reviewed by Kristine Zimmerman for Readers' Favorite

A Billion Butterflies by TL Brown and JB Brown is a lepidopterist's delight. As a young girl is playing outside, she is surprised when a butterfly lands on her nose. As the rhyming story progresses, more and more butterflies appear. A beautiful array of fluttering wings soon surrounds her. Each page is filled with wonder and delight as the butterflies continue to gather. She is enjoying the spectacle and the sweet butterfly kisses that caress her skin. This colorful tale ends with a surprise. Will the butterflies stay or go?

TL Brown's luminous tale, A Billion Butterflies, will charm children and adults alike. The text flows effortlessly and captures the emotions of a child's joy as they interact with these delicate winged creatures. The text and illustrations mesh to create a story that can be pored over again and again. JB Brown's pictures are magical. They are filled with beauty, radiance, and expressiveness. The little girl's big brown eyes are mesmerizing, and kids will be captivated by the hundreds of butterflies that surround her. TL Brown has captured the childlike wonder perfectly in this story of a child swept away by the beauty around her. A Billion Butterflies is a great choice to read before a visit to a butterfly sanctuary or pavilion. Adults will be reminded that it is valuable to stop sometimes and experience the wonder of the natural world right outside your door. A Billion Butterflies is a lovely read that will encourage kids to seek out their own butterfly experience.