Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesn’t know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers’ nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the garden—and Claire's clear wings—fill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy.  Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Kleven’s latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterfly’s wings—a treasure that can be cherished for years. PreS-Gr 3-In a lovely meshing of science and story, Kleven highlights a lesser-known species of butterfly and introduces concepts about insects and habitats. Claire is a Glasswing butterfly, a species with transparent wings found in Central and South America. One day the wind sweeps her away from the rain forest where she lives with her family, and she ends up in "a city of concrete and corners." She befriends a pigeon, a ladybug, and an ant, and together they turn a few scraggly flowers growing in a vacant lot into a beautiful garden, all by doing what each one does best: carrying pollen from plant to plant, scattering seeds, keeping flowers free from pests, and stirring up the soil. The garden becomes such a riot of color that Claire's butterfly family finds her easily when they come to the city in search of her. Kleven's trademark collages burst with color and are brimming with details that make readers want to walk right into the pictures. This emotionally satisfying story will be equally at home in storytime or science class.-Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MDα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. This uplifting ecological escapade follows Claire, a glasswing butterfly and pollinating powerhouse, as she moves from countryside to urban garden. Since Claire’s wings are clear, she tries on different colors, from sky-blue to leafy green. In short descriptive sentences, Kleven describes the day that Claire is swept by the wind from her happy home to a concrete city, and it’s as dramatically jarring for readers as it is for Claire. Collage art takes on dizzying perspectives as Claire flies around tall buildings and crowded streets. Kind strangers—an ant, a ladybug, and a pigeon—take Claire under their wings and lead her to a scrawny garden to find nectar. As the foursome lingers, they help pollinate and seed the garden (people do their part, too). Although she still misses her home, the new blooms please Claire and, one magical day, they attract Claire’s family, making the plot a butterfly garden. Fanciful but firmly grounded, this tale will inspire children to create similar green spaces. An author’s note explains more. Preschool-Grade 1. --Jeanne McDermott "It's a tale of exuberance, the story of not only the cultivation of a garden and small ecosystem in an urban setting, but also the story of the cultivation of friendships and the pleasures of a community working harmoniously toward a common goal. And who better to tell such a story than Elisa? Her mixed media collage art here is teeming with life and rich with texture and details." --Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast "The radiance of each spread seems purely intended to provoke joy, kindheartedness, and optimism." -- Publisher's Weekly "... In short but charmingly descriptive sentences, Kleven describes Claire's lush field, her family and her joy... Collage art takes on dizzying perspectives...This fanciful but firmly-grounded tale will inspire children everywhere to create similar green spaces." -- ALA Booklist Elisa Kleven writes and illustrates picture books because she's never outgrown her child love for creating magical worlds. Elisa has illustrated and/or written over thirty books, including THE PUDDLE PAIL, a School Library Journal Best Book, SUN BREAD, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and ABUELA, by Arthur Dorros, an ALA Notable Book. Elisa lives in Northern California with her family, both human and four legged. Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. Beautiful author/artist signed first edition hardcover.