Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A moving tale of love, fear, and the courage of letting go.
Beyond the hill where the tree lives, lies Who Knows Where. Every year when the wind blows, the tree's seeds sail to this mysterious place--until the day an especially tiny seed decides to remain on its branch. At first, the tree feels the seed should leave. If it doesn't, it will never grow roots of its own. But the tree also feels lonely, and Who Knows Where is...who knows?
This strikingly illustrated picture book celebrates the rhythms of the natural world as it gently reminds parents and children that letting go and being brave can lead to life's greatest adventures.
Synopsis
For fans of Amy Rosenthal's I wish You More and Joe Witek's In My Heart, Cristiana Valentini's Stay Little Seed is a moving tale of love and the courage of letting go.
"Both children and adult readers will identify with timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence."
--Booklist
Every year when the wind blows, the tree's seeds sail away to a mysterious place--until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own?
Stay, Little Seed celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life's greatest adventures.
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"A cute, sentimental tale that will appeal to those who love The Giving Tree"--School Library Journal
Adults and children alike will delight in this heartwarming and visually powerful picture book, which shares a timeless story about love, connection, and finding the courage to grow tall on one's own.
Every year when the wind blows, the tree's seeds sail away to a mysterious place--until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own?
Stay, Little Seed celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life's greatest adventures.
"Careful nurturing begets the launch into the unknown: Valentini celebrates both as natural and fitting."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Both children and adult readers will identify with Stay Little Seed's] timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence."
--Booklist
"A charming and quietly profound story, Stay, Little Seed encourages readers to be courageous enough to let go and experience new adventures in life."
--Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
Synopsis
- Encourages growing up and letting go
- Reveals, in a fable-like manner, how easy it is to be overprotective
- The simple and colourful shapes of Giordan's illustrations and his graphic landscapes render his unique style immediately recognizable
- Giordano's previous work has been selected and featured in American Illustration Annual, Communication Arts Illustration Annual, 3x3 illustration Annual, and the "Applied Arts Photography & Illustration Awards"
- Will appeal to parents who are forest lovers and fans of The Hidden Life of Trees.