Secret life of sunflowers book

Kathryn Simmonds poetry collection Sunday at the Skin Launderette won the Forward Prize for best first collection in 2008 and was shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award and longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award Her short stories have been published in a number of magazines including The London Magazine and The Barcelona Review and broadcast on Radio 4 Her second poetry collection is The Visitations 2013 and she was the first poet in residence at The Charles Causley Trust in 2013 14 Seren published her first novel Love and Fallout in 2014. Book be my sunflower by robert greene The children are planting sunflowers at school and Carla gets given a seed called Vernon All the other children s seeds are excited to get out of the packet and start growing Not Vernon He knows about slugs and birds and thunderstorms The world is scary Carla waters him lovingly but Vernon is the only seed that doesn t grow into a seedling Safe and snug snug and safe mutters Vernon until he realizes how upset Carla is Vernon understands that he needs to pluck up his courage push himself out of the ground and face the world He needs to do it for Carla And as Vernon blossoms into a sunflower he discovers that although the world is not perfect it can be wonderful Be My SunflowerA lovely children s story about growing up and embracing the world There may be things that scare you but fear of what might or might not happen should not stop you from experiencing what joys the world may offer Little girl Carla is given a sunflower seed which she names Vernon to grow But Vernon is too scared of the big wide world and its dangers to sprout Then he sees the stars and how much Carla cares for him and decides to risk it. Be My sunflowerchik149 Lots of large bright illustrations with happy sunflowers and happy children I bought this book for my great niece and will buy her a packet of sunflower seeds to go with the book so she can watch her own little Vernon grow to face the sun and stars Be My Sunflower Have you ever wondered about flowers about how they grow where they have come from Maybe you have been lucky enough to plant some seeds and see them grow as long as you remember to love and care for them with water and light Seeds you see are very important they are where the plants come from and not only that they are the part that makes the transformation from small seed to blooming plant However as a small seed life is cosy It begins in a packet which someone might choose if they like the look of the flower Then after that packet is opened the seeds inside are moved into some soil And here is where it gets tricky for these seeds this is where they have to leave the safety of their home one they were sharing with their seed brothers and sisters and settle into some soil in a pot Here they can take comfort in the warmth and darkness they can be fed and watered but they also now have to start to do what they are meant for they have to grow Growing means coming out of the warm dark soil It means going out into the world a place that might not be quite so snug and safe. Book be my sunflower by robert greene Vernon is a sunflower seed sharing a packet with his friends who are all excited to get out into the world But not Vernon he really isn t sure and Rosalind Beardshaw s illustrations capture his uncertainty perfectly There are bugs and slugs and even thunderstorms Vernon knows but then when he is given to Carla to plant and look after he realises that she cares and that with her maybe he will be safe As the seeds settle into their new homes all but Vernon wants to take a peek at the world all but Vernon until curiosity gets the better of him and he wants to see the stars A tiny peek won t hurt after all And just as he is happily thinking how pretty they are and that maybe the world isn t so scary after all an owl swoops by Can Vernon learn that hiding in his soil in the dark might be safe but is not always where we need to be Can he find the courage to face his fears and help Carla by showing her how strong he is A wonderful story about empathy from Kathryn Simmonds. The sunflower book I write reviews for Armadillo Children s Books and this one appeared in my weekly newsletter Postbag Picks in March 2024 Be My Sunflower Be My Sunflower is a delightful young children s picture book In this imaginative story Carla and her classmates were growing sunflowers Each sunflower seed had its own unique personality including Carla s which was called Vernon Vernon was a timid sunflower seed whose fears held him back from blossoming alongside his peers. Be My sunflowerchik149 Through the pages of this beautiful story we witness Vernon s journey of self discovery and growth Despite his apprehensions Vernon s character shines through capturing the readers hearts As Carla s disappointment looms Vernon s determination to overcome his obstacles becomes a beacon of hope. Be My sunflowerchik149 The book is filled with full page bright and colourful illustrations that capture the essence of the story and enhances the storytelling experience I can see little ones loving this book and for them to want to grow sunflowers just like Carla and her classmates so get ready to buy them seeds Be My Sunflower is than just a story it s an invitation to embrace courage resilience and the beauty of growth With its irresistible charm this book is sure to captivate young readers Be My Sunflower

Be My Sunflower By Kathryn Simmonds

1529502934

9781529502930

English

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, Book be my sunflower summary A warm and reassuring picture book about finding your courage even when you d rather play it safe