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Miles & Lee Save the Monarch Butterflies/Miles & Lee salvan las mariposas monarcas

It is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) chapter book. Join the adventurous brothers Miles and Lee as they take a journey of magic, fun, and daring rescue. From their grandparents’ garden to the forests of Mexico, these two defenders of wildlife are part of a remarkable plan to help one of nature’s most amazing insects: the monarch butterfly. With the help of two living dragons, an army of fairies and monarch butterflies and even a piece of modern technology, the heroes of this story save the day. A mix of fantasy and adventure, this tale of environmental justice will delight readers and captivate their hearts and minds.

Recommended Ages 7-12

Miles & Lee Save the Monarch Butterflies is now in its second and final edition. Revision of the text and display of full illustrations in the January 25, 2024 remake give the book a well reserved place among Mrs. Retana's bilingual children's books. An e-book was also created on December 1, 2023 for the revised  edition.  

Monarchs and Fairies in Miles & Lee Save the Monarch Butterflies 

 

What Readers Are Saying!

"This is a terrific book with an important message for not just children, but adults! Miles, and his younger brother, Lee, set off on a magical journey, along with friendly dragons and fairies, to help save the Monarch Butterflies from danger. Written in both English and Spanish, this book has beautiful illustrations throughout and shares information about environmental consciousness and how our actions can positively or negatively affect beautiful creatures in our world."

"Two curious boys, Miles and his younger brother Lee, go on an adventure to save Monarch butterflies from danger. Mixing education with fantasy, the authors have woven a tale that will captivate the imagination of young children while teaching them about the environmental impact logging has on Monarch butterflies. Beautifully written and illustrated. I would highly recommend this book for gift giving and classroom libraries!"