Bold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams. Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch's life cycle is detailed in lyrical verse as stunning art accompanies each stage in the butterfly's life. The most recognizable butterfly, monarchs are classified as a vulnerable species by the IUCN, and face drastic challenges when it comes to locating food sources--milkweed. Milkweed for Monarchs is the perfect resource for young readers to learn more about these beautiful insects and how they can foster monarch-friendly environments in their own backyard. Backmatter includes actionable ways for readers to help this vulnerable species. "A strong addition to a library's collection of butterfly books, especially in areas where monarch migration takes place." -- School Library Journal "What stands out are the in-depth, step-by-step descriptions and illustrations of the stages of the monarch's development.... Informative in both pictures and words." -- Kirkus Reviews Christine Van Zandt is an editor, writer, and award-winning author. Her books include the funny nonfiction picture book A Brief History of Underpants . She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her family. Alejandra Barajas was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. She completed her degree in fine arts at Guanajuato University and has been illustrating magazines and children's books ever since, including A Costume for Charly .