Butterfly Child Emerging from Its Cocoon
4+
Classic
Recommended materials
colored pencils
wax crayons
This is how it could look
Magical spring transformation scene: butterfly child — small being half-child half-butterfly, with wings of brilliant spring colours just unfolding for first time, slightly crumpled from being folded in cocoon, slowly spreading and straightening — emerging from large, split-open cocoon attached to cherry blossom branch in full bloom. Expression: wonder, astonishment, delight, first-time-in-the-world. Wings: large and spectacular, with spring patterns — swirling circles, spots, intricate veining in spring colours. Below: first warm spring day, meadow, other butterflies already flying. Ladybird sitting on cocoon watching emergence. Very thick outlines, very large colour areas.
