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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015
Sidewalk Flowers
Written by JonArno Lawson · Illustrated by Sydney Smith
A girl collects wildflowers, unnoticed by her father, transforming their journey.
32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary
In a bustling town, a little girl gathers wildflowers as her father remains absorbed in his own world. Each flower she picks becomes a silent gift, unnoticed yet powerful, subtly altering their shared path. As she offers these delicate blooms, the question arises: can small gestures change the course of a day? This wordless tale invites readers to explore the beauty in overlooked moments and the quiet impact of a child's perspective. Discover how simple acts of kindness can transform both the giver and the receiver in unexpected ways.
From the publisher
A little girl collects wildflowers while walking through town with her father.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~520L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2015
- First published
- April 1, 2015
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781554984312
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