Books with title Seed to Sunflower

This book follows the life cycle of a sunflower plant as seen through the eyes of one of the seeds. It incorporates the seasons, life cycles, rural farm life, nature, and the close bonds of family. It is set on a farm and introduces vocabulary to children such as mulch, compost, heirloom seeds, as well as different types of birds, butterflies, and insects.

A tall plant with a huge yellow flower grows in a field. It was once a small seed. So how did it get so big? Beginning readers will discover how a seed turns into a sunflower in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

A toddler puts a seed into the ground. It grows into a big, beautiful sunflower! By summer’s end, the flower dies. He cries and cries. Why did it die?Then he discovers that the sunflower left him a present ~ many, many seeds. He, and his animal friends, happily eat them up. All but one…And that, he puts in the ground. The up-beat vibe of the SUNFLOWER song sends a positive message about loss. Life goes on!