Little Seed
This story begins with a sunflower seed breaking free from its flower, and off it goes, carried away by the wind. The following pages bring the reader on this little seed’s journey – told by the seed – passing through the four seasons.
In autumn the seed finding its way into the Earth, passing busy mice and squirrels gathering stores; in winter, the seed is quietly waiting out the crystalline cold, deep underground like the cosy foxes; in spring, there is a rush of life as tiny roots shoot down through the soil; and in summer, the little seed grows into a vibrant sunflower. And the cycle begins once more.
The concept is delightfully simple – and readers could even use the book as a companion piece to their own seed planting experiences. The book itself is exquisite. Each page is interactive, inviting young readers to lift the flap and die-cuts, and open up the folded pages to discover an assortment of animals and birds, blossoming flowers, and busy insects.
The illustrations are bursting with colour and textures. The little seed’s story is matter-of-fact, avoiding any dramatic storytelling or high stakes, making this a great example of a children’s non-fiction nature story. Grown-ups and children will both enjoy this calming, uplifting, creative book.
