The special adventures of a wiggly caterpillar
Born into the nest box in homeroom no. 2 of 3rd graders is the seventh caterpillar. Christened “Caterpillar No. 7,” this larva is very curious about humans and the world, unlike his peers, which are wary of humans and focus all of their energy only on becoming butterflies. Indeed, the insect captivates the children by observing them instead of being observed and showing off its skill at creating nifty patterns with cabbage leaves instead of solely eating them to live. The youngsters bestow on the unusual Caterpillar No. 7 the new name of “Patterned Caterpillar.” One day, however, cabbage leaves tainted with pesticides enter the hitherto peaceful nest box, thus putting the larvae in 3rd graders’ homeroom no. 2 in a dire crisis. Instead of powerlessly waiting, the Patterned Caterpillar send signals for help to the children… Will the youngsters recognize the Patterned Caterpillar’s desperate plea? Will the litter bug manage to turn into a butterfly without any trouble?
