Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Willow and the Wildflowers by Matthew Schufman - ADVISABLE

Willow and the Wildflowers by Matthew Schufman. PICTURE BOOK. Random House Children's Books, 2025. $19. 9780593648308

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Willow, a bear,  is afraid of many things: water (so no pool parties), the dark (so no twilight dancing), and heights (so no hot-air balloon rides). Sitting inside her tree stump home, Willow misses out on everything beautiful outside. One thing that Willow does love is blooming wild flower fields.  Will this love eventually allow her to face her fears? This is an invitation she simply can’t resist. Read to find out how Willow overcomes her fears and makes several sweet friends along the way. 

Schufman has written an  an uplifting story that will help inspire children to face their fears and embrace the world around them.  The illustrations are deep and rich.  Willow and the Wildflowers is the perfect bed time story to spark discussion on life, fears, and the beauty in the world around us.

Reviewer: sl



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