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In "I Wish I Were a Butterfly," a lonely cricket feels invisible and ordinary. His change begins when a wise dragonfly offers encouragement and insight. Through their dialogue, the cricket recognizes the unique strengths he possesses, illustrating how friendship and self‑acceptance can lift one out of despair.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: James Howe
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