The Butterfly Within

Follow Scarlett's magnificent journey as she grows from a tiny larvae into a beautiful Monarch butterfly and learn all about of nature's most spectacular transformations.

About the Author

Natalie and her daughters Layla and Scarlett live in Adelaide. While in isolation and adapting to change themselves, they stumbled upon some caterpillars and learned as much as they could about the fascinating animal. With so many questions, providing so many surprising answers, they decided to make a book for other children and parents alike to unlearn the misconceptions about the magical creature, and in the process, they found similarities in experiences that may connect humans to caterpillars. Natalie is determined to teach her daughters about entrepreneurship and self-belief, and this inspiring story has led them to start a candle-making business called Young Hearts, Big Dreams, which earned them enough money to welcome their first pet into the family - a little puppy called Bentley.

About the Illustrator

Annabel is an artist based in Sydney and has illustrated a few picture books for children. Her practice often begins with traditional mediums such as watercolour, gouache and pencils to enrich her illustrations with texture, vibrancy and interest. She also indulges a passion for digital art in the Adobe Creative Suite programs to bring her hand-drawn illustrations to the next level. Annabel is a resident of the Friends at Work Studio space within the Powerhouse Creative Industries Residency Program.