In "Alison's Zinnia" by Anita Lobel, young Alison delights in the beauty of the garden she tends with her mother. When she plants a zinnia seed, she is filled with hope and anticipation, imagining the vibrant bloom it will become. However, as time passes, the seed struggles to grow, leading Alison to question her efforts and the nature of patience and perseverance. Through her journey, she learns valuable lessons about nurturing, growth, and the joy that can be found in the process of waiting. This gentle story beautifully captures the themes of love, care, and the wonders of nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Anita Lobel's name is synonymous with the best in children's literature. She is the creator of such classics as Alison's Zinnia and Away from Home, and she received a Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in On Market Street. She is the creator of two books about her cat, Nini, One Lighthouse, One Moon (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), and Nini Here and There. Her childhood memoir, No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Anita Lobel lives in New York City. Anita Lobel's name is synonymous with the best in children's literature. She is the creator of such classics as Alison's Zinnia and Away from Home, and she received a Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in On Market Street. She is the creator of two books about her cat, Nini, One Lighthouse, One Moon (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), and Nini Here and There. Her childhood memoir, No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Anita Lobel lives in New York City.