Sarah's Wings — Marilyn Helmer

Of all living things, butterflies are Sarah's favorite. Imagine being able to fly on those wonderful wings! When she and her grandmother discover a tiny egg on a milkweed plant, Sarah sets out to learn all she can about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. As she watches its miraculous development from egg to flight, she is awed by the courage of this tiny creature. When an emergency arises on the day of the church play, Sarah is asked to step in. Can she do it? Can she stand in front of the wholechurch and play the most important role of all? Will she be able to spread her wings and fly, just like her brave little butterfly? Beautiful illustrations by Deborah Lenz enhance this tender story of a young girl as she struggles to overcome her fear and find the self-confidence to do something she had once thought impossible. Information about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly is included at the back of the book.