I have a difficult time resisting the allure of flowers. Luckily, I discovered a fun Perfect Picture Book that highlights some of my favorites as they brighten the world throughout the year.
Title: A Season of Flowers
Written & Illustrated By: Michael Garland
Publisher/Date: Tilbury House Publishers/2018
Suitable for Ages: 6-9, and younger
Themes/Topics: flowers, gardening, seasons, rhyming, nature, non-fiction
Opening:
Snowdrop and Crocus
We are the earliest flowers of spring.
Robins devour the bugs that we bring.
Brief Synopsis: An ode to flowers, from early spring until late fall.
Links to Resources:
· Learn about the featured flowers in the back matter;
· Check out these resources for gardening with kids;
· Try some floral crafts with your kids.
Why I Like this Book:
In rhyming couplets, a succession of flowers narrate the passing of seasons. From the first snowdrops and crocuses of early spring to the chrysanthemums of autumn, readers meet the flowers of New England as they bloom and perfume through spring, summer, and fall. Paired with Garland’s country quilt, digital collage illustrations, these couplets are a wonderful introduction to flowering plants and the seasons when they bloom. Additional facts appear in the back matter.
Whether your children already are avid gardeners or whether you want to encourage your kids to join you in the garden, A Season of Flowers is sure to encourage green thumbs.
A Note about Craft:
Although the facts and flowers on each spread are unique, the rhyming couplet structure and first-person perspective unite the spreads as we embark on this survey of flowering plants through the seasons.
This Perfect Picture Book entry is being added to Susanna Hill’s Perfect Picture Book list. Check out the other great picture books featured there!
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