The Water Flower

The Journey of a Lotus Seed

By Yingting Chen

Illustrated by Huaqing

5-7
years

Price: $18.99

ISBN: 9798895090114

Specification: 32pp, 9.85 x 9.85in

Publication date: May 6, 2025

Format: Hardback

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

Description

A lotus seed falls into the soil and drifts into a deep sleep. It awakens, unfurling tender buds and wide green leaves. Then, the flower blooms, its brilliant petals opening to the sun. And soon enough, another lotus seed falls, starting the cycle all over again…

Follow the lotus through the seasons, see each step of its journey, and discover the endless life cycle of this beautiful flower.

Reviews

A gentle, lyrical, simple text is fully supported by the stunning, gorgeous artwork, making "The Water Flower: The Journey of a Lotus Seed" an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library flower themed picture book collections for children ages 5-7.

Midwest Book Review