This book proves to be a nature guide which introduces us to the fascinating world of butterflies elaborating nearly 100 species commonly found in India.

    Butterflies are of 7 groups- Swallowtails,Whites and yellows,Blues,Milkweed butterflies,Browns,Brush-footed butterflies and Skippers. All these along with few rare species like Kaiser-i-hind and white dragontail are described with illustrations of butterflies and larvae.

    The colour section in the book on butterflies suggest in natural surroundings and sections on how to best rear and photograph butterflies. Young readers,teachers,nature entusiasts will find this book informative and absorbing.