"Bloom" by Julia Seal is a beautifully illustrated picture book that tells the story of a young flower who is unsure of her place in the garden. As she watches the other flowers bloom vibrantly, she feels like she doesn't belong. With gentle encouragement from the garden’s inhabitants, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that everyone has their own unique beauty and timeline. Through charming rhymes and stunning artwork, the book conveys themes of acceptance, individuality, and the importance of patience while blossoming into one's true self, inspiring young readers to embrace their own uniqueness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Sunbird Picture Books Series 3 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published in 2022 by Sunbird Books .

Kathie Lee Gifford is the three time Emmy-winning cohost of the fourth hour of TODAY, alongside Hoda Kotb. The Gifford-Kotb hour has been hailed as "appointment television" by Entertainment Weekly, and "TODAY's happy hour" by USA Today. Gifford has authored three New York Times bestselling books, including Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg and I Can't Believe I Said That. When Julia Seal was five years old, she decided she was going to work either in a shoe shop or draw pictures for a living. Luckily, many years later she graduated with a degree in graphic design and illustration. After working in the greetings-card industry and getting covered in glitter every day, she moved on to her dream job illustrating children's books. She now lives in a small village near Bath with her husband and two children, surrounded by books and inspiration.