Flower picture book recommendations are by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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A Dandelion (A Day in the Life Of)
by Ruth Owen (Author)
Summary: This narrative nonfiction picture book explains the life cycle of a dandelion from being a yellow flower to when it changes into seeds. The wind carries them to another location where they start over.
Comments: This is a smaller picture book about 8″ x 8.”
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The Weedflower
by Elizabeth Davaze (Author), Marianne Ferrer (Illustrator)
Summary: Sam notices a dandelion during recess and through her care and appreciation of it, several other students notice it as well. They nuture it, but soon find out that not everyone sees it as a beautiful flower.
Comments: This would make a nice read-aloud and discussion of nature all around us in our everyday lives.
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Doe’s Dandelions (Woodland Friends)
by Laura Renauld (Author), Jennie Poh (Illustrator)
Summary: In this Woodland Friends series, Doe is growing daffodils for the Spring Pedal Parade but keeps coming across annoying dandelion “weeds.” She soon learns from her friends how much joy and use they are to them.
Comments: This is a wonderful tribute to the benefit of some of the plants that are called weeds. Students can learn that all plants have value.
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Don’t Touch that Flower!
by Alice Hemming (Author), Nicola Slater (Illustrator)
Summary: Squirrel wakes from spring to find a new flower growing. He decides to protect it by not allowing any water to get on it, from bees landing on the petals, and even, putting it under a bucket.
Bird educates Squirrel about his good intentions are harming the flower instead.
Comments: This is a humorous read-aloud that opens a discussion of what plants need to thrive.
Rating: 3/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—
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A Flower is a Friend
by Frieda Wishinsky (Author), Karen Patkau (Illustrator)
Summary:Â An animal/creature is paired with a flower in the garden, and readers are asked why they coexist so well. Answers are in the book of how they benefit each other.
Comments: This is an excellent resource for introducing the concept of symbiosis. The illustrations made it clear and concrete.
Rating: 3/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian, who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is for the complimentary copies that she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.