A Seed Grows
The lifecycle of a sunflower from seed to flower and back to seed is presented in minimalistic, lyrical text accompanied by richly textured images of the plant at each stage of development.
- Nonfiction, Science, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2023 (Honor Title), Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Age: Younger
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780823448920
Notes
From the 2023 Sibert press release:
Portis thrillingly presents the life cycle of a sunflower. Palette, font size, and endpapers illuminate the habitat, while text and illustration echo each other in pitch-perfect harmony to convey the wonder that comes from the falling of a sunflower seed.
From the 2023 Geisel press release:
The lifecycle of a sunflower from seed to flower and back to seed is presented in a minimalist, lyrical text paired with richly textured printed images of the plant at each stage of development.
