[Chanticleer]

Thanks so much for your suggestions. It needs to be something that can be read outloud in a relatively short time -- most likely a picture book -- something geared towards the 1st grade and under set.

[Jemian]

Hope For the Flowers by Trina Paulus. It goes through the cycle of metamorphosis and involves the caterpillar climbing the caterpillar pillar in an effort for advance to flight. There is a message behind the story and, I think, upholds Biblical values. It is an easy read and plenty of pictures.