About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is standing on the threshold of a big change, like the first day of school or joining a new team, and seems stuck in their shell. It is a perfect choice for the child who can visualize everything that might go wrong and needs to know that being afraid is a normal part of growing up. Through the story of Vernon, a sunflower seed who is too worried about slugs and storms to sprout, the book gently explores the physical and emotional weight of anxiety. It validates a child's fear of the unknown while showing how the warmth of a friend's care can provide the safety needed to take a risk. It is a tender, low-pressure way to discuss the bravery required to simply show up and start.
