The Little Pink Rosebud

by Sara Cone Bryant, Jennifer Shand (Retold by), Sally Garland (Illustrator)

Overview

Budding readers will love the story of the little pink Rosebud and her very determined friends, who encourage her to finally leave her little home deep under the ground and blossom into the beautiful rose she was always meant to be. This reimagined version of the classic by Sara Cone Bryant will capture the hearts of little ones and encourage a love for botanical beauty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781486715558
Publisher:	Flowerpot Press
Publication date:	03/05/2019
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Shand lives in Virginia with her husband Ryan. While growing up in the Shenandoah Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Jennifer voraciously read fantasy and adventure stories and had fun taking adventures of her own. Jennifer enjoys reading; going for walks, hikes, and bike rides; and traveling; but most of all she loves to write.

Sally Garland lives in Glasgow with her partner Ronnie and their son Johnny. She studied Illustration and Graphic Design for four years at Edinburgh College Of Art. Sally believes it is the observation of childhood and the imaginative world that children inhabit that is a continual source of inspiration. She describes her work as slightly quirky and whimsical and incorporates both traditional mediums such as acrylic paint and pencil as well as digital packages such as Illustrator and Photoshop.

Editorial Reviews

01/31/2019

Shand retells a classic story of change and growth starring a spritelike figure with a bulb-shaped head, pink cheeks, and a leafy torso. Rosebud lives “under the ground in her tiny, dark house,” and is surprised when the sun and the rain knock at her door. “I like it quiet,” Rosebud says firmly, but when their pestering proves relentless, she feels compelled to open her door. When she emerges, the friendly sun and rain are waiting, as is a verdant garden of fellow flowers. In Garland’s smudgy, playful art, a squiggly sprout and pink flower emerge from the bud’s head, and she stands among the others, “the happiest... she had ever been.” A note about germination closes things out: “It is just what the little pink Rosebud did in this story!” Ages 3–6. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

05/31/2019

PreS-Gr 1-A little pink rosebud lives in a tiny house under the ground, where it is dark and quiet, and that is exactly how she likes it. This peaceful existence is shattered when the rain begins to tap at her door, asking to be let in, but Rosebud refuses. Soon the sun wants to come in through the window but the little flower remains firm. Eventually, the sun and the rain pair up with their pestering, and Rosebud decides she might as well let them in. She opens the door, and they lead her out to the top of the ground and tell her to poke her head through. The book ends with a glorious spread of Rosebud, now a blooming flower, in a colorful garden looking as happy as can be. This charming story of blossoming and coming into one's own will certainly appeal to young readers. Garland's illustrations are captivating and bring to life the germination process. VERDICT A perfect selection for a spring-themed storytime or to introduce a gardening unit.-Amy Nolan, St. Joseph Public Library, MI

School Library Journal

2019-01-15

A small rosebud living in her cozy underground space is urged by two new friends to sprout above the earth and blossom into a beautiful flower.

Feeling safe in her warm, dark home, Rosebud is disturbed by Rain's knocking and then Sun's cheery rustling at the window. These new friends insist that Rosebud allow them to enter, giving her the necessary ingredients for growth. With Rain and Sun's encouragement—"Poke your head through!"—little pink Rosebud finds herself in a blooming spring garden. Shand retells a story originated by the early-20th-century children's storyteller Bryant, ever so lightly desentimentalizing it while retaining the feel of the simple, repetitive dialogue of the original: "It's the Rain and the Sun.…It's the Sun and the Rain.…And we want to come in! We want to come in!" Opaque colors create a small, brown-toned room with door and curtained window and a surprised Rosebud sitting in a large green armchair. The smiling faces of a sun and a puffy white cloud represent Rosebud's uninvited, equally anthropomorphized visitors. A careful review of the room reveals a clock on the wall with the four stages of germination, hinting at the story's theme, which culminates aboveground in the glowing greens and pastels of springtime. A brief addendum relates the process. Though the scientific explanation is rudimentary, the fictional narrative employed will make it accessible to young listeners.

A classic reboot that feels fresh. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews