Selected as an Accelerated Reader book
"Full of vibrant illustrations. . .charming." —Family Journal
"A satisfying resolution to a story of perseverance and self-discovery . . . Lush, detailed drawings in pencil and acrylics fill the pages with sunny cheer." —School Library Journal
"The story will resonate with children who may have problems standing out in a family or who haven't found the activity they shine at yet." —Booklist
"A wonderful book filled with beautiful illustrations, making it a great read and an ideal addition to a child's collection." —The Writer's Room Magazine
"Perfect for the child struggling to find his or her own talent." —Metro Parent Magazine
"Pleasing to the ear, eye, and mind." —Children's Literature
"Beautifully illustrated with a simple text and a warm message, this picture book is a real treasure." —Looking Glass Reviews.com
"Detailed and lovely. It’s a smooth read-aloud." —BookPleasures.com
"An enjoyable and well-presented story." —MyShelf.com
"Holly has realized there are many ways to be creative, and sometimes you just have to find your own way." —OC Family Magazine
"Sweet and well told." —Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
"An absolutely glorious picture book." —WizKids.co.il
"Luminous garden scenes and playful language." —website of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library
The luminous garden scenes and playful language in this tale of late-blooming self-discovery tell the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a great gardener, but simply doesn’t seem to have the knack. Despite suggestions and support from her green-thumbed mom and siblings, Holly just can't get her garden to bloom. She waters and fertilizes and uses all the right gardening tools, but her daffodils don't grow and her daisies keep drooping. Armed with a positive attitude and unwavering perseverance, Holly finally realizes that she does not need to grow flowers with soil and seeds to be a success. Inspired by her artistic father, she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own unique garden—from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint!
Sarah Ashman is an editor and talent representative specializing in comics and humor. She was the vice president and director of comic arts for United Feature Syndicate/Newspaper Enterprise Association, where she successfully acquired and developed Scott Adams's Dilbert. She lives in Tarrytown, New York. Nancy Parent has written and developed several lines of books as well as extensive collateral materials for The Walt Disney Publishing Group. She is the author of more than 75 children's books, including Oh Bother! It's the Easter Bunny, a Publishers Weekly children's bestseller. She was the script supervisor and production coordinator on Disney's The Little Mermaid and The Prince and the Pauper and the senior editor of Disney's Mouse Works imprint. She lives in Pasadena, California. Lori Mitchell is an award-winning author and illustrator whose first children's book, Different Just Like Me, was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Today and was an American Booksellers Association Kids Pick of the Lists 1999. She lives in San Diego, California.
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Holly Bloom (19K)
Holly's garden (28K)
Childrens: Picture Books
Age Range: 5 to 8
32 pages, Cloth, 11 x 8 1/2
Color Illustrations Throughout, Four-color Interior
Distribution Rights: WOR
$15.95 (CAN $23.95)
9780972922500 (0972922504) Pub Date: April 2004
Flashlight Press