Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Daddy, Daddy look what I've found.

Hurry, come and see!

Actually, before I show it to you

can you guess what it might be?

Mmmm, let me have a wee think,

what could you have there?

It's safely held within your hands

so I'm guessing it's not a polar bear?

Daddy! Don't be silly

it was having lettuce for its lunch.

A polar bear would much prefer

a fish to munch and crunch!

Ahh so it's something that likes lettuce,

that's another clue.

Tell me is there something special

that this wee creature is able to do?

Oh yes Daddy! You're nearly right,

there certainly is!

Once its tummy is full and fat

it becomes a chrysalis!

And Daddy, wait, did you also know

sometimes to keep the chrysalis safe and dry

a cocoon is spun around it,

but only if it's a moth, not if it's a butterfly?

Wow! Really? I didn't know that.

You know so many interesting things.

Tell me are there any differences

between moth and butterfly wings?

Well Daddy since you ask,

there actually is a few.

Butterfly wings are a wee bit bigger

and much more colourful too.

So... this wee caterpillar in your hands,

what do you think it will turn out to be?

Daddy! How would I know?

You'll just have to wait and see!