You Are Not A Tulip In a Pot (Paperback)
Nancy Manet
Sold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since June 29, 2022
New - Soft cover
Condition: New
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since June 29, 2022
Condition: New
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback. You Are Not a Tulip in a Pot is a lyrical picture book for families learning to embrace their children's individuality. Written by singer-songwriter and author Nancy Manet, this story gently challenges the belief that children must be tidy, quiet, or "just like everyone else" to be loved or accepted.Told from an adult's (parent's) point of view, each spread contrasts a societal expectation with a joyful reality, inviting caregivers to celebrate their children's free-spirited nature. Readers progress from simple metaphors, such as "a box of crayons," to "bold finger paints," culminating in the empowering truth: "You, my child, are a field of wildflowers."Michelle Buvala's vivid illustrations, which combine watercolor and cut-paper collage, create movement and emotion that echo the book's message of beauty in freedom and diversity.This is a perfect read-aloud for parents, counselors, educators, and advocates for inclusive parenting.Companion title: My Expansion by Nancy Manet.Ideal for children aged 4-10 and their caregivers of all kinds. A lyrical book celebrating children's individuality. Through poetic contrasts and watercolor collage, You Are Not a Tulip in a Pot invites parents to release rigid expectations and embrace their child's free and beautiful nature. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Let go of expectations—embrace the beautiful, messy, vibrant truth of your child.
When Nancy Manet became a parent, she was told her child should grow like a “tulip in a pot”—neat, safe, predictable. But life had a different plan. This heartwarming and visually stunning children’s book follows one parent's joyful journey of learning to let go and celebrate the growing wildflowers before them."About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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