Wildflower

(Hardback)

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Age range 3 to 6

The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.

Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. Whats a weed Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose explains, and they only get in the way. Soon Daisy compares herself to other plants in the garden: she isn't tall like Sunflower, nor sweet like Strawberry, nor fragrant like Rose. Daisy worries that Rose might be rightthat she is a weed after alluntil a strange and beautiful plant offers Daisy a different perspective. Maybe Daisy can choose her own purpose! And why do others get to decide who she is

This sweet and empowering story is the perfect gift for teaching young children about:

• Self-compassion and confidence. Daisy learns that she is so much more than just a weed and that its up to her to define who she is, not others.
• Everyone has something special about them, and supporting one another can help us grow.
• The importance of loving yourself exactly as you are.

Reviews

"Truly a special story beautifully illustrated with a powerful message to love yourself exactly as you are."
STARRED Youth Services Book Review

"Gillingham's bold illustrations... clearly emphasize the emotional turns of the narrative... in this picture book simultaneously about plant biodiversity and accepting difference."
Booklist

"With benign lessons of self-worth and inclusion, this endearing story is easy to love."
School Library Journal

Author Bio

Melanie Brown has worked as both an elementary school teacher and an interior designer,who lives in Vancouver with her family and sweet silver labrador retriever named Rosie. Wildflower is her first book. Sara Gillingham is an award-winning childrens book author and illustrator, art director, and designer who has helped publish many bestselling books. Sara has written and illustrated more than 25 titles for children, including How to Grow a Friend, Snuggle the Baby, the Empowerment series, and the bestselling In My series. She lives in Vancouver with her family.