
Written & illustrated by Gracey Zhang
A girl whispers to plants, revealing the magic of kind words.
Lala, with her pot of water, visits a patch of dirt daily, nurturing tiny weeds with whispers of encouragement. Her mother insists she stay home on the hottest day, but Lala's words of love bring unexpected magic. Discover how her quiet compassion transforms the world around her in this enchanting tale of kindness and being loved for who you are.
From debut author-illustrator Gracey Zhang comes a timeless and timely picture book that celebrates the unassuming power of kind words.Oh, there goes Lala! She carries a pot of water around the corner, down the block, and over the fence, to a patch of dirt and concrete where tiny weeds sprout. Hello, hello, friends! she whispers. Lala waters the plants every day, but it is her kind words that make them sway and nod. Lala’s wild nature and quiet compassion enchant in this evergreen story about the power of kind words and the magic of being loved for who you are.
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