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Seeing a beautiful silk moth caterpillar outside her window, a little girl wonders what it will become when it emerges. As she imagines the possibilities, she is also transformed in some wondrous and amazing ways. The author invites you on a journey from nature to the night stars. Lush original drawings, inspired by Asian art and textiles, and great reading for bedtime. Included are black and white drawings (5 of the 28 pages are for printing and coloring and creative activities. Inspired by the true story of a little girl who grew up in Brooklyn, where Chinese silk moths and Ailanthus (Chinese 'Tree of Heaven') grew outside her window. A book for dreaming and for children of all ages. By Vincellent/Vincent Mantia, Silver Angel Earth.