Helen Plum Library

"Flowers seem pretty in concept, but with each flip of the page readers are welcomed into the side of flowers that is downright weird."--

There's so much to love about flowers, but readers of this captivating volume will learn about more than just garden flowers and wildflowers. They'll also learn about other flowering plants, such as herbs, grains, and vegetables

"In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers"-- Have you ever wondered what's inside a flower? Ignotofsky explores how flowers bloom from a tiny seed; the ways seeds travel; and much more. -- adapted from jacket

"From wildflowers to home gardens, flowers are all around us, especially in the spring and summer! There's nothing more fun for little ones than smelling flowers and perhaps making their own bouquet from their garden. In this book, readers are encouraged to look for flowers all around them, from dandelions to daisies. Plant parts and growth are discussed in low ATOS text. Full-color photographs are beautiful and aid readers' ability to recognize some...

"Carried from its flower home by the autumn wind, a tiny seed travels around the world. Its journey is perilous, and the reader learns the fate of fellow seeds: they can fall into the ocean, be burned by the sun, or be eaten by birds. Even those seeds that land and begin to grow are in danger of being stepped on or picked. Against the odds, however, this tiny seed survives to grow into a grand, beautiful flower, ready, in turn, to send its seeds out...

"Follow the growth of seeds as they sprout, grow buds, and burst into bloom in this poetic celebration of nature for babies and toddlers"--

Miss Frezzle's class plants a garden and travels via the magic school bus inside a flower

"Sunflowers are symbols of friendship. Gardenias represent secrets and mystery. Irises say, I trust you. Flowers bring color and beauty to the everyday world around us, but flowers aren't just pretty: Throughout history, they have been used to express ideas about ourselves and the people we care about. From asters to zinnias, from baby's breath to forget-me-nots, learn the magical, meaningful language of flowers with this magnificent guide to floriography....