The Boy with Flowers in His Hair

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A warm and powerful story that brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will never forget.

David is the boy with flowers in his hair. Hes sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when Davids flowers begin to fall a single petal at first, then every last blossom his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour back Beautifully illustrated, this story is about being there for someone when theyre at their most vulnerable.

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a sweet and inclusive tale of kindness and creativity, simply, deftly and tenderly drawn using collage and colour delightfully * The Sunday Times *
This is a deceptively simple story that will pull at your heartstrings and fill you with warmth all at the same time. * The Scotsman *
wonderfully poignant -- Imogen Carter * Imogen Carter's Picture Books of the Year, Guardian *
charming and poignant story. -- 09/12/2022 * The Bookseller, March 2023 Previews *

Author Bio

Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a childrens bookmaker. His books with Walker include Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, Im Home! and Alans Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is all the illustrator of the much-loved 'Pick a ...' series written by Patricia Toht, Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin. Follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis, and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.