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By Lanisha Butterfield (author) , Hoang Giang (illustrator)
"A delightful and life-affirming celebration of tower block living and the magic of nature."
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July 2024 Debut of the Month
Brothers Theo and Jeremiah fear they are in lots of trouble when Jeremiah’s sunflower plant grows at a monstrous rate overnight. What will the other residents of their tower block say? As they search each floor for the top of the plant, they meet a diverse and friendly community of neighbours who agree to help them - even the scary old man from Flat 62 finds a smile. But what will they find at the top? And can a few magical seeds really bring lasting happiness to the block residents?
A joyous story complimented by charming illustrations, this is a welcome celebration of tower block living, and the power of nature to heal and connect communities. Grief is subtly included in the background to the story, as the brothers miss their dead father, taking courage and inspiration from his memory. Comparisons with Jack and the Beanstalk are inevitable, and this book proves a delightful modern update to the traditional tale. A lovely addition to any book collection.
When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment!
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As Jeremiah and his brother chase the magical plant up through the floors of their tower block home, they discover an array of curious neighbours who join in the adventure. But what could be waiting for them at the top of the building? And will Jeremiah find his voice to help the neighbours discover the true magic hidden within these sunflower seeds?
A glorious celebration of the power of nature to bring communities together, from talented debut author Lanisha Butterfield and illustrator Hoang Giang.
Lanisha Butterfield is a lifelong book junkie, whose quiet ambition of becoming an author – long-held and nurtured with lunchtime trips to the local bookshop – were realised during lockdown, with a serendipitous, snap decision to join an online Penguin Children’s Book Workshop.
A woman of Black mixed race heritage, born and raised on a council estate in Oxford, to a hardworking single mother, she is very proud of her working class roots and hopes to challenge misconceptions of council estate life and remind readers – that, no matter where they are from, or what their family might look like, they are just as worthy of fairy-tale and magic, as anyone else. Her debut children’s picture book, Flower Block, publishes in 2024.
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When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment! As Jeremiah and his brother chase the magical plant up through the floors of their tower block home, they discover an array of curious neighbours who join in the adventure.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Flower Block and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Flower Block features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Flower Block was written by Lanisha Butterfield and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Flower Block has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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