It is Claire’s family, and they have been looking for her. Then one day, a group of Glasswings circles overhead, drawn by the big patch of color in Claire’s new garden. Kleven also describes the ways in which Claire’s friends help the new little ecosystem thrive. 'Day after day, Claire fluttered among the flowers, sipping their nectar, carrying their sticky yellow pollen from plant to plant, helping new flowers to grow.” At first she is scared and lonely, but then she meets some new friends (a ladybug, a pigeon, and an ant) who guide her to an empty lot with flowers so she can eat: This story tells what happens when Claire, a Glasswing butterfly (one with transparent wings), gets carried away from her family one day on a strong burst of wind. No matter which way you turn, or on which area you focus, new patterns of gorgeous colors reveal themselves to you. Looking at the jeweled illustrations of Elisa Kleven, author and illustrator of this beautiful book, reminds me of peering through a kaleidescope. For questions and accessibility information, call 51, TTY 51. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. She has also authored and illustrated picture books such as The Paper Princess, Sun Bread, and Glasswing: A Butterfly’s Tale. Her intricate and colorful illustrations have graced many books, including Abuela by Arthur Dorros, The Weaver by Thacher Hurd, and De Colores and other Latin American Folk Songs for Children, selected and translated by Jose-Luis Orozco. Learn about how a picture book is created, from idea to finished product.Įlisa will also conduct an interactive drawing and story-making session which aims to bring out the inner artist and author in everyone! Eliza Kleven has received several awards and honors for her work in Children’s Literature. Children ages 3-7 and their families are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, this free program will feature Elisa reading her newest picture book, Cozy Light, Cozy Night, and share original art work and sketches. Contact: Erica Dean Glenn Senior Librarian,īring your little one and listen to a cozy story when Elisa Kleven, author and/or illustrator of over 30 books for children, visits the Berkeley Public Library’s Central Children’s Library, on the 4th floor of the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, at 10:30 a.m.

Glasswings by Elisa Kleven