The Boy with Flowers in His Hair (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536225228)

Jarvis offers a moving tale of friendship, kindness, and acceptance, softly touching on the subjects of illness or hardship in a way that young children can understand.

Everyone likes David, the boy with flowers in his hair. He's sweet and gentle, just like his colorful petals. David and his best friend have a great time together, finding the good puddles, making up songs, and running away from the bees. But one day David comes to school wearing a hat, and he is quiet. When he takes off the hat, his bright petals flutter down like butterflies. Now, where his flowers were looks twiggy and prickly, causing the other children to stay away. But David's best friend has an idea--a way to help David get his color back, wielding paintbrushes and plenty of love. Sensitively told and simply illustrated, Jarvis's story invites even the youngest children to talk about difficult subjects in an age-appropriate way--and feel inspired to support others when they face trying times.

Author: Jarvis
ISBN-10: 1536225223
ISBN-13: 9781536225228
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2022
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.30w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2022
Booklist 04/01/2022 pg. 65
School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 126
Publishers Weekly 04/11/2022