The Weedflower

ISBN: 1771475889

Author: Davaze, Elizabeth

Condition: New

A modern schoolyard fable about natures magical ability to encourage imagination, play, and joy-and a dandelions ability to always grow backOne day on the gray school playground, Sam notices something new. Against all odds, a little flower has sprouted in between the concrete and rubber turf.Sam adores the tiny bud. She sings to it, admires it, and watches it bloom into a bright yellow flower thats ultimately too large to hide. Soon the other students notice it, too. Under their care, the flower thrives, illuminating the gloomy playground and eventually-magically-changing into one perfect fluffball that dances in the wind.But when the adults take notice, they decide it has to go A sunny story with warm illustrations that will encourage readers to take notice of the natural world, The Weedflower makes for a great read-aloud. It will tie in well with Earth Day curriculum while also highlighting the positive role that nature plays in our lives.