By Sally Soweol Han
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
Mom's Review
Dandelions bring me joy, so I was delighted to see the little flower lauded as tiny wonders themselves. Han beautifully conveys the joy that such tiny wonders can bring, if only we take the time to see.
When the little girl shown on the cover considers her city, she finds it rather depressing. Acting on wisdom from her grandmother, she plants dandelions from seeds magically descended from above. When her flowers (or weeds, as the gardener considers them) bloom, they have the desired effect: people look up from their daily drudgery to appreciate the natural world around them. The girl's one small action begins a chain reaction where readers can see how something tiny can have a big impact.
Back matter outlines the social meanings of numerous flowers.
Tiny Wonders is a beautiful tribute to taking time to stop and smell the flowers.
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