Every Great Story Begins with a Simple Moment
One winter day, AmaRa discovered a Monarch butterfly that couldn't fly. What started as a simple act of kindness soon became an unforgettable journey of curiosity, compassion, and learning.
That real-life experience inspired Fly Fly Butterfly—a bilingual children's book that encourages young readers to explore nature, ask questions, and discover the fascinating life of Monarch butterflies through storytelling and science.
Watch the Story That Inspired the Book
Discover the real story behind Fly Fly Butterfly and learn how one special encounter with a Monarch butterfly inspired this educational journey.
A Story That Inspires Learning, Curiosity & Kindness
Fly Fly Butterfly is more than a bilingual children's book. Inspired by a true story, it encourages young readers to explore nature, ask questions, and develop a lifelong appreciation for science and the environment.
Learn About Monarch Butterflies
Discover the incredible life cycle and migration of Monarch butterflies
through a story inspired by real experiences.
Encourage Scientific
Curiosity
Simple science concepts help children observe, explore, and better understand the natural world.
Continue Learning Through Activities
Printable educational activities help children, families, and teachers continue learning beyond the story.
Build Compassion for
Nature
The story encourages kindness, empathy, and respect for living things while
inspiring children to care for our environment.
Bringing Butterfly Education to Communities
Every visit creates an opportunity for children to experience the story beyond the pages of the book. Through workshops, school visits, donations, and community events, we continue sharing the inspiring journey of Fly Fly Butterfly with young readers around the world.
On our latest trip to Medellín, Colombia, we reached over 150 children with the story of Forly, the Monarch butterfly, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for nature through storytelling and interactive learning experiences.
Helping Children Learn Through Nature
Our mission is to bring Fly Fly Butterfly to as many children as possible around the world. Through donations, school visits, libraries, museums, and community programs, we are helping inspire curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love for learning.
6,000+ Books Donated
Supporting children across North and South America.
Educational partnerships that bring the story into local communities.
Inspired to discover the beauty of Monarch butterflies.
Teachers, families, and students can download educational activities inspired by the migration of Monarch butterflies and their life cycle. These printable resources encourage observation, creativity, scientific thinking, and hands-on learning for children of all ages.
Observational Exercises
Mapping Monarch Migration
Scientific Exploration
Active Learning
Continue the Learning Beyond the Story
Look what others say about us!
“So, my emotional reaction to a new book,“Fly, Fly Butterfly” by Diego H. Pedreros Velásquez was a surprise to me.”
Chip Taylor
Director of Monarch Watch Org
Contact
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the book, educational activities, donations, or our mission. We'd love to hear from you and are happy to help.
