This beautiful, wordless story told visually from beginning to end features a small, meek man who transforms a small town through simple moral principles. The characters' stories are woven together to create a tale that spans borders and nationalities and will refresh the human spirit with principles of compassion, honesty, integrity, and generosity. Children will also delight in searching for Squeakers the mouse, hidden somewhere on every page.
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Mark Ludy is the author and illustrator of The Farmer, The Grump, and When I Was a Boy . . . I Dreamed. He lives in Windsor, Colorado.
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Beautiful,
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This review is from: The Flower Man (Hardcover)
"A picture is worth a thousand words" and in this beautifully illustrated book this statement couldn't be more true. Although there are no words to explain this story, none are needed. It is a simple story of how one tiny old man can positevly effect the people and community he moves into.
This book is also a wonderful tool to let your child tell you a story. With a childs imagination the possibilities are endless.
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Everybody has a story,
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This review is from: The Flower Man (Hardcover)
In this delightful book without words, the reader is encouraged to explore rich illustrations and create her own story from the myriad of characters on each page. The Flower Man performs the random acts of kindness and the effect is that of a pebble tossed in a very big pond. It is inspiring to see the actions of one person impacting the lives of the other characters. My 19 year old daughter fell in love with this book, although it is a gift for a four year old.
This book has so many interpretations. Each time I have "read" it I find more treasure to interpret as I like. Great for all ages, the story is timeless with many hidden characters, Jimmy Stewart for one example. Great escape for older readers, fun discovery for the younger set.
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I should get a commission; I've recommended it so often.,
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The Flower Man caught my retired pre-kindergarten teacher's eye on a bookstore shelf, and after finding the artwork delightfully intriguing, I realized the story was "right up my alley." I bought it. When I sat down at home to really "read" its picture-stories, I realized this was no quick-read. I followed most of the characters, one at a time, through successive pages, seeing their transformation--all because of "the flower man." So simple; so profoundly spiritual! From darkness to colorful light; from sadness to joy. I have recommended it many times, and have bought several copies to give away. I shall continue to do so.
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