Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to search

Children's Fiction Friendship

The Boy Who Grew Flowers

by (author) Jen Wojtowicz

illustrated by Steve Adams

Publisher
Barefoot Books
Initial publish date
Sep 2012
Category
Friendship, General, Special Needs
Recommended Age
4 to 10
Recommended Grade
k to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781846867491
    Publish Date
    Sep 2012
    List Price
    $12.99

Classroom Resources

Where to buy it

Description

"Children who struggle to fit in at school will find a hero in the star of this debut children's book...it will remind [young readers] of the power of kindness" — Publishers Weekly Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink's life begins to change. Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz's heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.

About the authors

Jen Wojtowicz's profile page

Steve Adams has collaborated with a wide range of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune and the Globe and Mail. He has also illustrated eight children's books. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.

Steve Adams' profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, Book of the Year, ForeWord Magazine

Editorial Reviews

"The Boy Who Grew Flowers [demonstrates] the positive impact of creating high-quality storytelling to nourish young minds" — Mara McEwin, Artistic Director, Treehouse Shakers

"Children who struggle to fit in at school will find a hero in the star of this debut children's book...it will remind [young readers] of the power of kindness" — Publishers Weekly

"A charming story of first love and personal achievement" – New York Botanical Garden

"This is a wonderful story that teaches about accepting differences - and even celebrating them" — Library Media Connection

"A friendship between a quiet boy – shunned by schoolmates on account of his family, which includes rattlesnake tamers and shape-shifters – and a girl, which celebrates difference and kindness" – The Guardian

Other titles by

Other titles by