Book Review of The Young Flower
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The Young Flower
Written by Kevin Galpin
Illustrated by John McNees
Ages: 3-6 | 46 Pages
Publisher: Mountain Arbor Press (2018) | ISBN: 978-1-63183-407-3
What to Expect: Self-worth, individuality, self-esteem, and nature.
In this sweet and simple moral tale, readers will learn the importance of loving themselves and appreciating what they have through a story with the classic feel of an Aesop’s fable.
The young flower has a happy life in the garden, feeling the warmth of the sun, being visited by the animals who share the garden as their home, and being rocked to sleep by the wind at night. But soon, the flower grows discontented at being less beautiful than the rose, less strong than the tree, and less free than the cloud. With the help of the loving sun, the flower tries out all three different forms to see if being like them will make it feel happier, and it discovers something magical—what truly makes the flower happy is being exactly what it has always been—a flower surrounded by animal friends and rocked to sleep by the wind at night. There’s nothing better than being yourself!
The young flower is innocent, self-reflective, and humble, making it an excellent model for young readers who might share self-doubts and the desire to be someone different. The sun is presented as a loving parent, willing to both guide and allow the flower to learn from its mistakes. Softly colored pencil artwork brings the garden to life, helping readers understand how the beauty of the natural world is intimately connected to their own inner beauty and worth. The simple dialogic language is engaging and accessible for even the youngest readers.
The Young Flower is a beautifully illustrated, thought-provoking lesson on self-worth and appreciation.
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About the Author
Kevin Galpin, MD, is an internal medicine physician who lives in Georgia with his three precious boys and amazing wife. Kevin appreciates children’s stories for their ability to house powerful messages in simple packages.
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