From award-winning poet JonArno Lawson comes a beautifully illustrated wordless picture book – an ode to the importance of small things, small people and small gestures."I'd give this book to anyone." New York Times"A poignant, wordless storyline ... this ode to everyday beauty sings sweetly." Kirkus Reviews"A delightful ode to the powers of observation and empathy." School Library Journal"A quiet, graceful book about the perspective-changing wonder of humble, everyday pleasures." Booklist"A powerful reminder of the importance of appreciating our surroundings and the mutual gift of giving." Junior MagazineIn this wordless, beautifully illustrated picture book from award-winning poet JonArno Lawson, a little girl collects wild flowers while her distracted father pays her – and their surroundings – little attention. Each flower the little girl gathers becomes a gift for a person or animal, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. An ode to the importance of small things, small people and small gestures, Footpath Flowers is a quiet but powerful testament to the joy that children can find in ordinary things and the mutual value of giving.
