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by Yingting Chen (Author), Huaqing (Illustrator), Adam Casciaro (Translator)
A beautiful depiction of the transformation of a lotus seed, symbolizing resilience and beauty in nature.
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. GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Beautiful artwork highlighted with foil on the jacket brings the science of a lotus flower's life cycle to vivid life. ENCOURAGES A LOVE OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: The fascinating facts about the beauty and resilience of a lotus seed's transformation will help inspire a lifelong love of the natural world. GIFT APPEAL: The gentle and lyrical text alongside the stunning artwork makes it a perfect gift for both art and nature lovers! Perfect for:- Art lovers and art-appreciators of all ages
- Gift-givers who are looking for a beautiful science or nature book
- Fans of Mushroom Rain, What's Inside a Flower?, or Kate Messner's nonfiction picture books like Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Author Biography
Yingting Chen graduated from the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences. A science writer, editor, and translator, Yingting is very passionate about nature and keen on promoting awareness of nature education. She has authored several non-fictions on plants and curated a multiple of educational events for curious young minds.
Huaqing was born in Shanghai, China. She is an artist of Chinese painting, specialising in painting both shanshui (mountain and water) and huaniao (flower and bird). She received her master's and doctoral degrees in fine arts from Chinese National Academy of Arts. Prior to that, she studied at the Chinese Painting Department of the China Academy of Art.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.9 x 10.1 IN
Publication Date: May 06, 2025
