It is easy to forget that this planet with its abundance of life is truly a unique treasure in the universe. But this is exactly what an old, world-wise monarch butterfly has learned. Now he wants to pass his wisdom along to a young caterpillar. Through exquisite artwork and engaging storytelling, artist/author Schim Schimmel takes us on the old monarch's year-long journey as he encounters some of earth's most amazing animals. An exquisite fairy tale told by a master artist. It tells of an enchanted journey made by a magic Monarch. Schim's exquisitely crafted pictures will enchant children. The story will help them to love and respect the amazing animals with whom we share the planet - the Treasures that are all around us if we would but open our eyes.... Jane Goodall PhD, DBE Founder the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace --Jane Goodall PhD, DBE It is easy to forget that this planet with its abundance of life is truly a unique treasure in the universe. Bust this is exactly what an old, world-wise monarch butterfly has learned. Now he wants to pass his wisdom along to a young caterpillar.Through exquisite artwork and engaging storytelling artist / writer Schimm Schimmel takes us on the old monarch's yearlong journey as he encounters some of the earth's most amazing animals. The message behind Schim Schimmel's artwork is the concept of planetary interdependency. All animals, all ecosystems, all people are intimately connected, says Schimmel, and together, make up this precious planet we call earth. Schim Schimmel has been a full-time professional artist since 1987. His paintings and fine-art prints are marketed in Japan and the United States, and his images are licensed worldwide. He is the artist/author of six books including three children's books, and three art books of his collected works.