Lilla's Sunflowers - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1510704647 ISBN 13: 9781510704640

Publisher: Sky Pony, 2016

Synopsis

Lilla and Papa enjoy spending magical times in Lilla’s sunflower patch. Before Papa leaves for a trip that will take him far away from home for a long time, Lilla gives him a sunflower seed. To remember me, Papa,” Lilla whispers.

Seasons pass, and Lilla’s mood falls like autumn leaves. Finally, news comes that her papa is coming home! The following summer, to her surprise, she receives letters from families with photos of their loved ones pictured with sunflowers. She learns that her gift to her father brightened the dark days for many people, and that her one small seed continued spreading sunshine across the country.

Colleen Rowan Kosinki’s lyrical style and whimsical artwork bring this story of love to life. Lilla’s Sunflowers will resonate not only with military families but also with any child missing a loved one. This is a wonderful gift for holidays celebrating our country’s military heroes as well as a quiet story for bedtime read-alouds.

For kids aged 3 to 6, this is a must-have for military families or for families where one parent does a lot of traveling and is away from the home for extended periods of time. It also serves as a charming story about sharing what you have and the benefits that can reap.

Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

About this title

From the Author:

Colleen Rowan Kosinski has always found joy in creating. She received her BA from Rutgers University in visual art and is an alumna of Philadelphia’s Moore College of Art. She spent many years as a successful freelance fine artist. After the births of her three children, she rediscovered a passion for writing. As a lover of nature and animals, Colleen can usually be found nursing a sick rabbit or robin back to health in the spring. She resides in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with her husband, three sons, and their doberman pinscher, rottweiler, and miniature dachshund.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 2—A way to make sure a loved one will always be thinking of you is to give them a memorable object as a reminder. Lilla has a special bond with her father. One thing they enjoy doing is spending warm summer days in the sunflower patch. When Lilla learns that Papa has to leave for a long trip (military deployment), she wants to give him something so he'll remember her. She gives him the perfect thing...a sunflower seed. Time goes by, and waiting for her father to return is difficult. She thinks of him as she plants more sunflower seed and watches them grow and change throughout the year. Lilla finally learns that Papa is coming home. He sends her a special note with a picture. In the photo she sees that the seed has changed. After he returns home, Papa tells Lilla how one little seed helped many other people feel so much better. This is a unique tale about how one little thing can spread happiness among many people. The warm and lovely illustrations are expressive and add to the book's charm. VERDICT Many children will find this story helpful if they have parents who travel a lot or friends who live in different locations. An excellent choice for communities with large populations in the military.—Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA

About this edition

• Publisher: Sky Pony
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1510704647
• ISBN 13: 9781510704640
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kosinski Colleen Rowan