Sunflower Seeds

Written by Ellen Heck

Can tiny seeds survive nature's challenges to become towering sunflowers?

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48 pages· 650L

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In Ms. B's class, young students embark on a journey from seed to sunflower. As they plant and nurture, they face nature's trials—rainstorms and hungry deer. Will their efforts bloom into towering sunflowers? Discover the magic of growth and the lessons of patience in this beautifully illustrated tale. Witness the transformation from dusty seeds to magnificent blooms, and learn how one sunflower can yield countless new seeds. This story inspires budding gardeners and nature enthusiasts to explore the wonders of plant life cycles.

From the publisher

Watch Nature Bloom with Sunflower Seeds! How do tiny seeds become towering sunflowers? Join Ms. B’s class and discover the magic of nature in Sunflower Seeds. This picture book guides young readers through the simple steps of planting, watering, and caring for sunflowers, teaching valuable lessons about patience and nurturing along the way. Ellen Heck’s sumptuous oil paintings on brown paper beautifully illustrate the sunflower’s life cycle from a child’s perspective. Witness the journey from dusty seeds in cups to sprouting seedlings, developing buds, and finally, magnificent blooms. Will the seedlings survive a rainstorm? Or hungry deer at dusk? Learn how one giant sunflower produces a multitude of new seeds at summer’s end. This engaging story is a perfect introduction to plant life cycles and an inspiration for nature projects at home or in the classroom. Experience the joy of growth and connect with the natural world!

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