Free Spirit Publishing 9798885544580 Pub Date: 4/14/2026 $9.99 Board Book 24 Pages full-color Carton Qty: 54 Ages 1 to 4, Grades P to P Juvenile Fiction / Diversity & Multicultural JUV074000 Series: Outside Our Window Board Books Related Products Display Birds Sing Their Words 9798885544542 $9.99 Flowers Bloom Mélina Mangal, Stella Lim Key Selling Points Invites children to consider how different flowers all bloom brightly • Focuses on the sense of smell and encourages mindful awareness of fragrances • Connects with the social-emotional learning theme of blooming where you land • Includes discussion ideas and activities to engage children in learning more about nature and their own senses • Features children of color in an urban setting, making nature accessible to all • Incorporates cultural elements that will resonate with Black readers In Flowers Bloom, cousins Kamali and Josiah go for a springtime walk through their neighborhood, taking time to smell the flowers and exploring the unique beauty of each one. Summary Inspire children to explore the wonderful fragrance and unique characteristics of the flowers that bloom all around them In Flowers Bloom, two young children, guided by an adult, set off on a spring walk through their colorful city neighborhood. The air is soft and sweet with the scent of blooming flowers. Guided by their curiosity, cousins Kamali and Josiah notice how every flower is different—some planted neatly in window boxes, others sprouting wild and free. As they stroll, they notice flowers spreading comfort and joy at every step. They learn that, like flowers, people bloom in many ways. No matter where we come from, we brighten the world in our own unique way. Flowers Bloom: Celebrates Diversity: More than just a flower book, themes of uniqueness, growth, and belonging blossom throughout the story, celebrating diverse communities and the many ways people flourish. Sprouts Connections to Nature: Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to encourage children in an easy-to-understand way that they can explore the beauty of the natural world, no matter where they live! Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about nature and their own senses. This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban environments—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like flowers), one sense (smell), and one communication or relationship skill (blooming where you land). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them. Contributor Bio Working at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, Mélina Mangal's writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include Jayden's Impossible Garden, Jayden's Secret Ingredient, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods. Stella Lim is a Korean illustrator based in Seoul. She studied fine art at the Seoul Women's University and illustration at Kingston University in London. She draws TCM FSP Shell and CUB 2026 Titles
