Moving Words about a Flower by Hayes, K. C.

Words tumble, leap, and fly in this clever shape poem about a resilient dandelion.

The inspiring story of a dandelion that survives against all odds, ingeniously told through shape poems (also called "concrete poems") full of visual surprises. When it rains, letters fall from the sky; and when seeds scatter, words FLY!

Each playful page will have readers looking twice. The back of the book includes more information about the life cycle of the humble, incredible dandelion.

• NSTA-CBC's 2023 Outstanding Science Trade Books List
• 2023 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts List by the CLA (Children's Literature Assembly)

Author: K. C. Hayes
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 03/08/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.20h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781623541651
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
School Library Journal 03/01/2022 pg. 87
Booklist 03/15/2022 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 04/25/2022
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
K. C. Hayes has been a guitarist in a rock band, the inventor of a patented kid's playhouse, a writer and designer of greeting cards, and an advertising agency copywriter, but these days he's venturing into new creative fields. This is his first picture book.

Barbara Chotiner combines traditional techniques with modern approaches to create organized chaos. She loves making people smile with her sophisticated yet whimsical illustrations. This is her sixth illustrated book.
www.barbchotiner.com