Description
Book SynopsisTells the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who can't get her garden to bloom. This book shows how she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own garden from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint.
Trade Review"A satisfying resolution to a story of perseverance and self-discovery." -- School Library Journal"
"I like this book because the story was very good. It was a bit sad when Holly could not grow any flowers. When she made the tissue paper flowers it made me feel very happy!"Reviewed by Lauren Talbot (aged 6)- What's Good To Do magazine and online.
"A sweet story about a young girl who persists despite multiple failures, finally finding her own unique way to shine . . . pleasing to the ear, eye, and mind." -- Children's Literature
"This 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
"Sweet and well told." -- Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
