Patulous The Different Caterpillar Author:A. Volta In this whimsical and spellbinding fable, children learn invaluable lessons on diversity, kindness, self-love, and forgiveness. Patulous, The Different Caterpillar is written by A. Volta and illustrated by Diane Lucas and shares a fresh take on the tale of the ugly duckling by going a step further to teach young readers about friendship and comm... more »unity. As educational as it is inspiring, this children?s book shares the journey of a very odd looking caterpillar. When Patulous?from the Latin word patulus meaning ?to open up??is shunned by fellow fennel leaf-loving friends, the caterpillar is sad and alone until meeting a friendly snail. The snail introduces this different caterpillar to a grasshopper and a ladybug that are more than happy to enjoy a new friend. They help Patulous see true beauty. From egg to larva to molting to silk chrysalis to the inevitable?and in this case?indomitable, one-of-a-kind butterfly that is just about the most beautiful as anyone has ever seen. Also available in hardcover through BookSurge.« less