Be My Sunflower
By Kathryn Simmonds
A tiny, anxious seed discovers that growing brave can lead somewhere wonderfully unexpected.
Genres
What is Be My Sunflower about?
At school, Carla is given a sunflower seed called Vernon. Although Vernon is only a tiny seed, he feels anxious about what might happen when he is planted. With care, patience and a little courage, he begins an extraordinary journey beneath the soil. As Vernon slowly grows, he discovers that facing fears can lead to wonderful new experiences. A gentle, reassuring picture book about anxiety, resilience, friendship and the joy of growing into yourself.
About the author
Kathryn Simmonds is a talented British author and poet who loves using words to create fun and thoughtful stories. Her poems have appeared in books and magazines, and she has won prizes for her writing. Kathryn enjoys exploring the world through poetry and inspires readers to look at everyday life in new and exciting ways.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2024
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