
By Susan Kinnane, Janie Kinnane (Illustrator)
A storm leaves Peter, a sunflower, broken. Can he still find beauty and purpose?
Peter, a hopeful sunflower, dreams of being chosen by children for their bouquets. But when a storm leaves him wilted and broken, he fears he'll never be picked. As he grapples with his new reality, a child's unexpected gesture reveals that even the broken can hold beauty. Will Peter find his place in the world despite his imperfections? Discover the heartwarming journey of resilience and acceptance.
More than anything, Peter the little sunflower wants to be chosen.Every week, while the little children skip through the flower field, looking for the perfect bunch to bring to church, Peter wonders if he’ll ever be picked. He hopes his own beauty will bring joy to Mama Mary. Then one day, a storm rolls by leaving Peter with a broken stem and crushed leaves. Now a wilted flower, Peter knows he’ll never be good enough for Mama Mary. That is, until a child skips his way and reminds him that even the broken can be beautiful.
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