![]() ![]() Kathryn Hewitt's caricatures of famous figures led kids to dub the Lives of. Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy.'-'School Library Journal' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Eve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. 'An urban African-American girl and her father buy plants, potting soil, and a window box at the supermarket, ride the bus to their apartment, and put together a colorful gift for the child' s mother. ![]() They will discover how living things change during their lives by creating their own sprout houses. Follow the progress of a little girl and her father as they purchase "a garden," and board the bus to carry it home.The pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are lovingly planted in a window box, and the candles on the cake are lighted-just as Mom walks in the door to find her daughter, her husband, and her birthday surprise. Read the story 'Sunflower House,' by Eve Bunting with your 2nd graders to investigate the relationships between plants and animals. ![]()
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