Open House for Butterflies

by Ruth Krauss

First published 1982

When a woman opens her door, a flutter of butterflies suddenly fills the room. Enchanted, she welcomes the delicate creatures, watching their graceful dance. For a moment, she sees the world anew through their eyes - simple, joyful, unburdened by adult worries. This unexpected visitation sparks her childlike sense of wonder, uncovering the hidden beauty that has always been there, just waiting to be rediscovered.

Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, magical-realism

Setting: Indian Hat

Period: Everyday Life

48 pages · Library Binding · HarperCollins

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