As a person who loves 'weeds", this book is wonderful to show that we can find joy in those little blooms. I love the ending and how the kids stand up for what they believe in. A great read for Earth day.

One day, Sam notices a tiny bud sprouting, impossibly, in the middle of her school's playground. She marvels at its tenacity and admires it as it flourishes, until it grows so large that no one, not even the adults can ignore it. The children protest to protect its natural beauty, but will it be enough? Will they ever get to admire it's magical beauty and persistent ability to grow in impossible places ever again?

This book is for the dandelion wishers, the concrete gardeners, the lovers of natures simple beauties.

The Weedflower is a sweet fable about a singular dandelion that brings joy to kids on the playground until adults intervene. With a circular ending, it’s a book about magic, imagination, resilience, and nature

This book was adorable! I think that it shows really well how love and care can promote growth. This specific story shows that the love and care of the students helped the flower to grow big and strong, and even helped it spread its seeds and make new flowers across the playground. While kids might not recognize it, this story is a metaphor for relationships. Meaning that if you nurture them enough, they will grow to be strong and beautiful. However, even though kids might not notice this the first time reading it, I think that the message will stick with them as they grow older and they will realize the metaphor. That makes this story memorable, and I believe it will stand the test of time.
The only critique I have is the illustrations in the beginning. On the first page, the teachers had no color, but the kids did. I thought that this showed how the teachers didn't have the love within them that the kids did. I liked this idea! However, everywhere else in the book the teachers had color, so my idea no longer made sense. I think that the illustrator should decide to give the teachers color throughout the book, or keep them without color throughout. I wouldn't take a partial approach.

This story follows a child and their schoolyard discovery. It follows a plant’s lifecycle and its interaction with humans. Multiple POV and a vote turned veto. In the end, nature wins. This story is brilliantly paced and written. The illustrations thoughtfully add to the narrative without overtaking it. I love the colour palette and the discussion that this book would bring.

In my grade 3 classroom, I could see an art study, a life-cycle study along with a deep dive inquiry into the various uses of dandelions (there are so many!!)

This title is not currently listed on StoryGraph, where I post my reviews publicly. It would be great if your titles could be added there - I am VERY curious about your other titles - this one is so wonderful!

I loved this. I have long had a soft spot for dandelions, much like the children in the story, and it is so nice to imagine little readers growing up with this same love. The Weedflower is beautifully illustrated in muted watercolours, with eye-catching yellows to draw the eye to the titular flower. I think this will be enjoyed by adults and children alike.

What a darling book this was! My kids asked to read this over and over again. It was adorable. They loved the story!