A Seed Grows
A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis, published by Holiday House on June 21, 2022, is a 40-page exploration of the life cycle of a sunflower, presented in an engaging format suitable for young readers. This book illustrates the journey from a tiny seed to a vibrant bloom, emphasizing the natural processes involved in growth. The narrative invites readers to observe the development of roots, stalks, and petals, culminating in a striking fold-out illustration of a fully grown sunflower.
In addition to the captivating illustrations, A Seed Grows includes supplementary material that delves into the science behind plant life cycles, highlighting the interdependence of flowers and seeds with other creatures. This edition serves as both an educational resource and a visual delight, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on science and nature, gardening, and agriculture. The lively artwork and informative content work together to foster an appreciation for the natural world.
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From a tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out in this bold read-aloud.
A Sibert Honor Book!
A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book!
To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals.
“A seed falls,
And settles into the ground,
And the Sun shines,
And the rain comes down,
And the seed grows…”
Leading up to a striking fold-out spread of a full-grown sunflower, the lively, bold illustrations in A Seed Grows offer a close-up view of each step of the growth cycle.
Additional material in the back of the book explains the science of plant life cycles, and goes into more detail on the ways in which flowers and seeds depend on other creatures.
Antoinette Portis is the author of A New Green Day, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and NCTE Notable Book in Poetry, as well as the Sibert Honor winning Hey, Water!
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
A CALIBA Golden Poppy Award Finalist
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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