Beautifully illustrated introduction to the life cycle of monarch butterflies. Highly informative in a very engaging way. Introduces young readers to conservation efforts as well as gently teaches them how to treat living creatures carefully and kindly (important for curious kids whose fascination with a critter might be at odds with its well being).

I have so many good things to say about this book. I love that it was talking to the kid reading. Almost like taking them on the journey with the butterfly. It taught kids some bigger science words and also how a butterfly grows. It includes counting to 14 and interactions that the kid can do while reading the book. I will definitely be purchasing this for my little boy!!

As someone that raised Monarchs in Florida for years, and watched hundreds transform. The illustrations and education this book taught my class was amazing! The steps and way the author truly showed how you should watch, care and not touch a caterpillar was so sweet. And the ending with the education and illustrations. This will be one of my new favs for awhile!

The writing is beautiful, the fact that this author makes the children reading or listening interact with using directionals or physical motions made it even more fun! I will be purchasing this book for my classroom & my own child!

I absolutely loved Arlos journey! Thank you so much to NetGalley,

PUBLISH DATE: May 5, 2026
Arlo Needs Your Help is a sweet, engaging picture book with bright, colorful illustrations that immediately draw kids in. I really loved that this is an interactive, seek-and-find style story, which makes it especially fun for read-alouds and helps keep young readers engaged.

I also appreciated how educational this book is while still being playful. It shares a lot of facts about monarch butterflies and their life cycle in a way that feels natural and easy for kids to understand. I love that it brings attention to the fact that monarch butterflies are now endangered and encourages care and empathy for living creatures.

Overall, this book does a great job balancing learning and fun. The interactive elements and vibrant illustrations help hold children’s attention, making it a great choice for both home reading and classroom use.

BOOK TITLE: All Needs Your Help
AUTHOR: Courtney Cino, MBA
ILLUSTRATOR: Olga Sall
PUBLISHER: Whimspire Books
FORMAT: e-book
PAGES: 36
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Reader copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to Whimspire Books Publishing and the author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I'm always looking for new titles to purchase for my library and especially books that would be good for Storytime. This book meets both criteria that I am looking for in a children's picture book. It has great illustrations, and is both engaging and informative. Kids can learn about how caterpillars turn into butterflies all while helping this process take place. Highly recommend!