Kris Ries

Kris Ries created My Three Me’s to share the incredible story of the monarch butterfly with children in a way that feels playful, memorable, and full of wonder.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, librarian, bookstore owner,
or nature educator, Kris’s monarch story offers a bright and meaningful way
to introduce children to transformation, migration, and the beauty of the outdoors.

Kris Ries

Beaver Island

I have lived in many places, from the Virgin Islands to Alaska and from Hawaii to Connecticut, but Beaver Island, Michigan, has always felt like home.

A Life of Seeing the World

My goal in life was to see the world, and I have done a pretty good job. Still, some of the most amazing things can be found right in your own backyard.

Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote My Three Me’s to tell the incredible story of the monarch butterfly: its transformation, its long migration, and the hidden magic that happens when we are not watching.

Reviews We Have

Her work invites children to laugh, learn, and look more closely at the world around them.
See what readers say about her work.

This book is bright, funny, and easy for children to understand. The rhymes make the science stick.
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It’s perfect for young nature explorers. My kids loved following the monarch’s journey and learning why milkweed matters.
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The illustrations are full of personality, and the story makes metamorphosis feel magical.
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Great for lessons about butterflies, migration, habitats, and protecting nature.
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Sweet, silly, and full of facts that both kids and adults will enjoy.
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FAQ’s

What inspired My Three Me’s?

The monarch butterfly’s life cycle and migration inspired the story. Kris wanted children to understand how amazing monarchs are, from their tiny beginning to their long journey south.

What age group is the book for?

The book is ideal for young children, families, early elementary classrooms, and anyone who enjoys  rhyming or nature stories.

Is the book educational?

Yes. It introduces monarch life stages, milkweed, chrysalis transformation, butterfly migration, and habitat awareness in a child-friendly way.

What inspired My Three Me’s?

The monarch butterfly’s life cycle and migration inspired the story. Kris wanted children to understand how amazing monarchs are, from their tiny beginning to their long journey south.

What age group is the book for?

The book is ideal for young children, families, early elementary classrooms, and anyone who enjoys rhyming nature stories.

Is the book educational?

Yes. It introduces monarch life stages, milkweed, chrysalis transformation, butterfly migration, and habitat awareness in a child-friendly way.

Can teachers use this book?

It works well for lessons about Amazing Creatures, Monarch life cycle

Did Kris Ries illustrate the book, too?

Yes. Kris Ries is both the writer and illustrator of My Three Me’s.

What message should children take from the book?

Even the smallest creature can have an extraordinary story. The book encourages children to respect nature, protect monarch habitats, and stay curious.

Can teachers use this book in class?

It works well for lessons about insects, life cycles, pollinators, migration, conservation, and the importance of native plants.

Did Kris Ries illustrate the book, too?

Yes. Kris Ries is both the writer and illustrator of My Three Me’s.

What message should children take from the book?

Even the smallest creature can have an extraordinary story. The book encourages children to respect nature, protect monarch habitats, and stay curious.