Sidewalk Flowers
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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.

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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.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2015)Cybils Award (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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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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