A: Yes! Ross Burach has written ¡La Oruga Muy Impaciente! (the original), ¡Plístico! (Goodbye, Plastic), and Make Way for Butterfly (translated to Spanish as ¡Hola, Mariposa! ). All are excellent for SEL.
The protagonist suffers from classic "instant gratification syndrome." He constantly interrupts the process, asking, "Are we there yet?" and "Is it done yet?" The humor comes from his frantic energy contrasting with the slow, quiet miracle of metamorphosis. In the end, after a hilarious internal struggle, he emerges as a beautiful butterfly—learning that patience is hard, but worth it. la oruga muy impaciente pdf