The Water Flower

The Journey of a Lotus Seed

By Yingting Chen

Illustrated by Huaqing

5-7
years

Price: £12.99

ISBN: 9781836270188

Specification: 32pp, 250 x 250mm

Publication date: May 1, 2025

Format: Hardback

A beautiful depiction of the transformation of a lotus seed, symbolising resilience and beauty in nature.

Description

From its beginnings in a peaceful pond, The Water Flower chronicles the journey of a sleepy seed that awakens in spring, pushing through its shell to grow leaves reaching for the sunlight. As summer arrives, it blooms into a stunning flower, opening and closing its petals each day, attracting passing insects. After completing its beautiful display, the flower fades, revealing new seeds inside a pod, ready to begin the cycle again. This story offers a glimpse into the lotus seed’s remarkable transformation across seasons.

Reviews

Beautiful soft illustrations and flowing text bring the story of the lotus into the realm of poetry. 

Teach Primary

Fascinating for readers of all ages. 

Armadillo Magazine

This book with its fascinating tropical flowering plant that is most likely unfamiliar to the majority, offers an opportunity to broaden children’s horizons and their understanding.

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