Featuring butterfly and moth caterpillars washed onto a small, uninhabited island, this story follows their journey of survival and carries an important message about the consequences of greed and blindly following others. The caterpillars must work together to find food, shelter, and protect themselves from potential predators. However, some caterpillars want to claim more than their fair share of the island’s limited resources for themselves, without considering the needs of the whole group.

Young readers will learn that abusing power over others and not thinking independently can have negative effects on the community. Told through a simple narrative, the book makes for an entertaining and educational read for ages 6-10 while simultaneously aiming to enhance reading comprehension skills, stimulate interest in nature, and expand knowledge of geography.

Bright and colorful illustrations on every page bring the unique island environment and its new residents, the caterpillar colony, vividly to life.