Tante Madeline knew life on the vast Canadian prairie had its hardships. When the work became too much, though, she grew tired of the chores, tired of the hot and cold and maybe even tired of living with Uncle Henri and young Cousin Jakey. Then she dreamed about flowers — luscious riots of them in every size and colour, sweet and rich as her memories, and beautiful as the constant music of the song sparrow — and she devised a bold plan that soon became talk of the village.
By turns touching and humorous, When Flowers Bloom and Sparrows Sing embraces struggle, hope and happiness.

John Weier (born in 1949) has published over a dozen books, including six major collections of poetry. Weier grew up in Manitoba and then lived in Niagara on the Lake, before returning to Winnipeg. He is Past President of the League of Canadian Poets. He was a major player in the formative years of the Literary Press Group, Access Copyright, and Canadian Book Information Centre. For many years a professional luthier, he now has a career as a counselor and mindfulness teacher. Known for his birdwatching mastery, he has logged over 3,400 species of birds.

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