A Picture Book Of Flowers

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Illustrated Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. “Written” by award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and brought to life by illustrator Sydney Smith, Sidewalk Flowers is an ode to the importance of small things, small people and small gestures. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

This beautiful picture book is designed for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. If someone you love is finding it difficult or frustrating to read books but they still enjoy the calm, relaxing pleasure of turning the pages, this book is for them. This book can also be enjoyed by seniors with memory, eyesight, or strength challenges who find it difficult to hold a heavy book or read paragraphs of text. Sitting down to thumb through this beautiful picture book with a loved one who has Alzheimer's or dementia is an activity that is calming at the same time it encourages interaction. FEATURES * Beautiful Content. This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos depicting the beauty and serenity of flowers. * Minimal Text. The only text included in the book, except on the title and copyright page, is the name associated with each flower. * Manageable Size. This is a 40-page, 6" x 9" softcover that's comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag. * High Quality. The quality of this book's cover and its interior design are indistinguishable from books created for other readers. Just because the content of a book is simple and uncomplicated doesn't mean it has to be unattractive or childish. * Discreet Packaging. At no time is anything mentioned about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader might be facing. This book can be given as a gift without fear that the recipient might feel embarrassed or offended, and the reader can feel comfortable sharing it with a friend. Look for these titles in our Picture Book series featuring beautiful, high-quality images and minimal or no text: The Picture Book of Birds The Picture Book of Dogs The Picture Book of Cats The Picture Book of Gardens The Picture Book of Movie Stars The Picture Book of Butterflies The Picture Book of Natural Wonders The Picture Book of Christmas

Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists She was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people, the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work, Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her. This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jiménez became “the soul of Mexico”—a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people. The book includes an author’s note, timeline, glossary, and bibliography.

Text and illustrations relate the growth of a small seed that survives the winter cold to become a beautiful spring flower.

An illustrated picture book that shares the inspiring story of artist, Carrie Schmitt.

Brigg lives in a small, grey room in a large, grey city. When he finds a book in the library labelled 'Do Not Read', he cannot resist borrowing it. In it, he comes upon pictures of bright, vibrant objects called flowers. A deceptively simple and haunting story, beautifully and mysteriously illustrated, set in a bleak future metropolis.

From pollination and scattering seeds to labelled diagrams of roots, stamens and stems, discover everything there is to know about flowers. Flowers live everywhere, but what are they made of? And how do they grow? Budding backyard scientists can find out with this picture book guide. From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, What's Inside a Flower? is the perfect book for young botanists who want to grow by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY NEW ARRIVAL See my bouncing baby, jigging on my knee. Then snuggling for a story, just baby, book and me. A gorgeous new picture book about how much we love our babies, from Emma Quay, creator of the bestselling and award-winning Rudie Nudie.