Emma's Sunflower

by Phillipa Warden, Grace Ward (Illustrator)

Overview

A tender story of friendship, patience, and the power of a tiny seed.

When Emma plants a sunflower seed in her garden, she has big hopes—but even bigger questions. Why isn't it growing yet? What if it never blooms?

As days turn into weeks, Emma watches, waits, and learns that some of the most beautiful things in life take time. With the gentle support of her family and the wonder of the natural world, Emma discovers the quiet magic of nurturing something from soil to sky.

Told through lyrical prose and softly captivating illustrations, Emma’s Sunflower celebrates:

• The beauty of nature and gardening

• Emotional growth and resilience

• The joy of patience and perseverance

• A child’s connection to the world around them

Perfect for children ages 3–8, this heartwarming picture book is ideal for families, teachers, and librarians seeking stories that spark curiosity and empathy.

Whether read aloud in springtime or shared as part of a classroom science unit, Emma’s Sunflower is a delightful reminder that sometimes, the most important changes happen just below the surface.

A dyslexic friendly font makes this enjoyable for all readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781955119238
Publisher:	Purple Butterfly Press
Publication date:	05/24/2022
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Phillipa is the creator of Rupert's Snowman, a much loved festive tale based on a true story about the time her son refused to leave his snowman behind after a snow day.

She studied Creative Short Story Writing at the Cambridge University ICE and has an MA from The Royal College of Art.

Emma's Sunflower was inspired by her daughter after she was playfully accused of favouritism towards her son!

Grace Ward, the illustrator of Emma’s Sunflower and Rupert’s Snowman is dyslexic and she chose a font called Open Dyslexic to tell her stories. The unique shape of each letter can help prevent confusion through flipping and swapping letters because they have a heavier bottom. The dyslexic reader will be able to quickly work out which part of the word is down and this aids in recognizing the correct letter.