Books like Butterflies for Kiri by Cathryn Falwell
Kiri is a spirited Japanese‑American girl who loves drawing and painting. When she opens the origami set that arrives on her birthday, she learns the delicate folds needed to create an origami butterfly. The book offers clear, step‑by‑step instructions and celebrates creativity through paper art, combining Kiri’s artistic interests with the timeless craft of origami.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cathryn Falwell
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