
This poignant story is more than a simple tale. It is a deeply emotional exploration of the interconnectedness of all living beings.- Literary Titan
‘A wonderfully creative and beautifully illustrated account of the epic lifecycle and migration of the tiny but mighty Monarch butterfly. The story brilliantly and creatively outlines the challenges faced by this iconic species.- David West, Mayor of Richmond Hill – the first Canadian City to sign the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge to create a better habitat for the Monarch butterfly.
Latest News!

If you would like a signed copy of ‘The Paper Butterfly’ for only $28.50 Canadian dollars, please email ona@onak.ca with your postal address and Ona will reply with your shipping options.
- Unsigned copies of her new book are also available on Amazon. Here are the direct links to the product pages in Canada, the United Kingdom, USA and Australia.
- Ona joined Marj Andre in a Podcast about her newly released book. Click on this link to listen to the podcast
Editorial Reviews:
Comments about the book from some of the first purchasers:
“Such a treasure; beautiful and exciting and heartwarming.” Raxu, Finland.
“What a charming story! Beautifully imagined, written and illustrated.” Margaret, California USA.
“Reading through this book brought me to another place in time and nature.” Elizabeth, Ontario Canada.
The Paper Butterfly books are flying to homes all around the world. Below are just a few of the images purchasers have sent me. Click on the link to the Great Paper Butterfly Migration Map and then zoom in and click on the paper butterfly icons around the world to see more photos and read more comments about the book.
PLEASE NOTE: All paintings and excerpts of text from Ona’s books are the Copyright of Ona Kingdon. Please respect this copyright and do not use or reproduce any text, photograph of a painting or use the idea for a piece of artwork or story of your own without seeking permission first.