The Boy with Flowers in His Hair

Written & illustrated by Jarvis

A boy loses his vibrant petals, but friendship offers a colorful solution.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

David, the boy with flowers in his hair, suddenly loses his vibrant petals, leaving him feeling bare and isolated. As classmates shy away, his best friend devises a creative plan to restore David's color and joy. With paintbrushes in hand and love in their hearts, they embark on a journey of friendship and acceptance. Can they bring back the brightness to David's world? This touching tale explores themes of kindness and resilience, inviting young readers to understand and support those facing difficult times.

From the publisher

Jarvis offers a moving tale of friendship, kindness, and acceptance, softly touching on the subjects of illness or hardship in a way that young children can understand. Everyone likes David, the boy with flowers in his hair. He’s sweet and gentle, just like his colorful petals. David and his best friend have a great time together, finding the good puddles, making up songs, and running away from the bees. But one day David comes to school wearing a hat, and he is quiet. When he takes off the hat, his bright petals flutter down like butterflies. Now, where his flowers were looks twiggy and prickly, causing the other children to stay away. But David’s best friend has an idea–a way to help David get his color back, wielding paintbrushes and plenty of love. Sensitively told and simply illustrated, Jarvis’s story invites even the youngest children to talk about difficult subjects in an age-appropriate way–and feel inspired to support others when they face trying times.

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