Grow

Grow slowly like the fernsGrow tall like sunlit seaweed Grow softly like the mosses Grow sturdy like the trees Grow loudly like a forest Grow hardy as a cactus Grow together like the fungi Grow to know what is at risk Grow richly like a garden . . .What does it mean to grow? By looking closely at the plants and living things that surround us, we can learn lessons to take into our own lives. From borrowed nectar to secret fungi families, readers will learn about all the many kinds of growing things on the earth - along with a gentle message about the different ways growth and change affect us all. A beautifully evocative exploration of the wonders of the natural world, featuring age-old ferns, forest trees, fragrant flowers, mysterious fungi and so much more. Perfect for: - Reading aloud to kids young and old - Kids who love plants, flowers and and the natural world - Teachers looking for texts on sustainability and the environment