Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn YouTube TikTok
    • Home
    • Submission Guidelines
    • Advertise
    • Mentorship
    • Editing Services
    • About
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest TikTok
    The Children's Book Review
    Subscribe
    • Books by Subject
    • Books by Age
      • Ages 0-3, Infant and Toddler
      • Ages 4-8, Preschool to Elementary
      • Ages 9-12, Preteen and Tween
      • Ages 12+, Teen and Young Adult
      • Books for First Grade Readers
      • Books for Second Grade Readers
      • Books for Third Grade Readers
    • Favorites
      • Diverse and Inclusive Books
      • Books About Activism
      • Best Books for Kids
      • Star Wars Books
      • Board Books
      • Books About Mindfulness
      • Dr. Seuss Books
    • Showcase
    • Interviews
      • Growing Readers Podcast
      • Author Interviews and Q&A
      • Illustrator Interviews
    • Kids’ Book Giveaways
    • Directory
    • Podcast
    The Children's Book Review

    Author Showcase: The Butterfly by Jethro Francois

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Author Showcase
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    By Jethro Francois, for The Children’s Book Review
    Published: May 16, 2011

    Indie Book for KidsWhile sitting in a Sunday school class, the preacher of the congregation approached Jethro Francois, asking him to finish teaching the kids their lesson for the day. He was not surprised to see how smart the children were by the way they answered some of the questions they were being asked. His love of children and his faith led him to write The Butterfly.

    In The Butterfly, Valdee is a handsome, intelligent and polite young boy who is full of life. No one could have predicted that his life would take a turn for the worse when he suddenly became very ill. As he suffered, he could no longer live a normal life, and he started to feel that he was coming to the end of the road as his life became similar to that of a caterpillar. However, one day he met the Shepherd, who extended His loving care, and later became his Hero. Valdee’s life story became characterized by hope, faith, perseverance and restoration.

    Francois’ purpose in this inspiring story is to teach kids to not ever give up hope due to life’s adversities, and that they too can find a Hero. Jethro Francois, originally from Haiti, is a poet and children’s book author. Literature has always been his passion. The Butterfly is his first book, and he prays that you are blessed by reading it.

    The Butterfly

    By Jethro Francois

    Friesen Press

    ISBN-10: 1770670076

    ISBN-13: 978-1770670075

    The Author Showcase is a place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works. This article was provided by the author. Learn more …

    What to Read Next:

    1. Author Showcase: BUG’S TRIP TO THE STORE
    2. Author Showcase: The Man Who Could Be Santa
    3. Author Showcase: Pets’ Playground – Playing Safe in a Dog-and-Cat World‏
    4. Author Showcase: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    Jethro Francois
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous Article“Llama Llama Red Pajama” Read Aloud by Anna Dewdney
    Next Article The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin
    Bianca Schulze
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • LinkedIn

    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    TCBR Supporter
    Recent Articles
    • Interview with P. E. Shadrick, Author of ‘Elephants DO Forget’
    • Sparking Peace, by Teresa Kim Pecinovsky and Hannah Rose Marti | Awareness Tour
    • Elephants DO Forget: How Emory Found His Memory | Dedicated Review
    • Interview with J.E. Thomas, Author of ‘The AI Incident’
    • Best Chef in Town, by Lori Rotter | Dedicated Review
    TCBR Supporters
    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today
    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today
    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today

    sponsored | become a TCBR supporter today
    Discover Kids Books by Age
    Best Books For Kids
    Media Kit: The Children's Book Review
    Author and Illustrator Showcase
    SEARCH
    BOOKS BY SUBJECT
    Archives
    Professional Resources

    Book Marketing Campaigns

    Writing Coaches and Editing Services

    Mentorship

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn TikTok
    • Submission Guidelines
    • Policies
    • Advertise
    • TCBR Buzzworthy Mentions
    • About TCBR
    © 2025 The Children’s Book Review. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.