MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS by Eliza Wheeler
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Publication date: 4/4/2013
Pages: 32
Miss Maple cares for all kinds of seeds--from poppy to pine to pumpkin. She takes them on field trips and tours, warns them of weeds, and reads to them each night (I love that part). Birds and other neighborhood friends are part of her little community, and the story is told by way of each changing season. Miss Maple is both their teacher and their mother. With each illustration, more of Miss Maple's kind and noble character is revealed. What words of advice does Miss Maple have for her seeds? How does she guide them on their tender way? You must read MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS to find out.
Eliza Wheeler is both the writer and the illustrator of this lovely picture book, and so her gifts are double for readers. Wheeler uses warm buttery colors and Miss Maple's own joyful smile to weave a delightful tale of renewal, growth and hope for the future.
When you read this book, be sure to find the page with the seed drawings--each is labeled meticulously, inviting readers to learn and investigate further.
What more can you expect from a book? I highly recommend this title.