At Monarch Joint Venture, we believe that learning about monarchs should be hands-on, joyful, and accessible for all ages. Monarchs spark curiosity! Whether a child is spotting their first caterpillar or an adult is discovering monarch migration for the first time. That passion inspired us to create three monarch-themed activity books, each designed to engage a different age group and introduce monarch science and conservation in fun, meaningful ways.
These books help families, educators, and young learners deepen their connection to monarchs and the natural world through drawing, observation, games, and guided exploration. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of each book: who it’s for, what it includes, and how it supports monarch conservation learning. Also included with each book is a Grown-Up Guide full of additional activities, helpful hints for teaching outside, and more!
1. Growing with Monarchs: Learn, Play, Explore
Suggested Age Range: 3–6
Theme: Early learning + monarch life cycle basics
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Growing with Monarchs was designed with young learners in mind—children who are just starting to explore nature and recognize patterns in the world around them. Through tracing, coloring, matching, and simple science activities, children learn the basics of the monarch life cycle: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. Letters are a strong focus.
This book lays the foundation for future learning by providing gentle, hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, observation skills, and early scientific understanding.
2. Journey with Monarchs: Learn, Play, Explore
Suggested Age Range: 3–6
Theme: Monarch migration + habitats
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Journey with Monarchs is the companion to Growing with Monarchs, focusing on monarch migration and their habitats. Through tracing, matching, counting, and more, this book introduces children to the idea that monarchs travel long distances, stop along the way to rest and refuel, and encounter many habitats during their journey. Numbers (in English and Spanish) are a strong focus.
This book invites early learners to imagine themselves as part of the great monarch migration story, fostering empathy and awe for these remarkable travelers.
3. Exploring with Monarchs: Read, Discover, Grow
Suggested Age Range: 7–10
Theme: Monarch life cycle biology + nature exploration + deeper observation
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Our newest activity book, Exploring with Monarchs, was created for curious kids ready for a deeper, more detailed look at the monarch life cycle and monarch science. This book guides learners to ask questions, make observations, and record what they see—building the same real-world skills used by scientists and community scientists alike.
This book bridges creativity and science, helping kids move from passive learning to active discovery. It’s perfect for families, teachers, after-school programs, and budding naturalists.
How These Books Work Together
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Book Title |
Age Range |
Main Theme |
Best For |
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Growing with Monarchs |
Ages 3–6 |
Life cycle basics, letters |
Early learners, pre-K–K |
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Journey with Monarchs |
Ages 3–6 |
Migration introduction, numbers, some Spanish |
Early learners, pre-K–K |
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Exploring with Monarchs |
Ages 7–10 |
Intermediate life cycle, reading, writing |
Elementary students |
Together, these books help kids grow from early learners to confident nature observers equipped with the skills to explore monarchs and their habitats thoughtfully and joyfully.
Why We Created These Books
Monarch Joint Venture’s mission is to protect monarchs and their migration through education, habitat conservation, and community science. These books are part of that mission. By helping children connect with monarchs early, and giving older kids tools to explore nature more deeply, we hope to inspire a new generation of conservationists who understand the importance of monarchs and the ecosystems they depend on.
Every activity book purchase supports MJV’s work, making learning both meaningful and impactful.
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