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The Digger and the Flower

by Joseph Kuefler

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A small discovery amid the rubble

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School Library Journal starred review
Starred review; praises the tale's environmental message and its suitability for read-alouds.

A small discovery amid the rubble

In a city where trucks spend their days moving earth and debris, Digger finds something growing where it seems least expected. That discovery sets change in motion, linking the work of the trucks with the life of the city around them. Joseph Kuefler’s picture book brings together imagination, urban surroundings, and environmental themes through a simple contrast between building activity and new growth. Its compact story offers a way to introduce young children to ideas of renewal and how a small change can affect a shared place.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Children ages 4–8 interested in trucks, city settings, and imaginative stories.
Families and educators seeking a picture book that opens conversation about nature and the environment.

Themes

Nature in urban spacesEnvironmental careChange and renewalImagination

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Book overview

Now in board book! The first breathtaking book with a powerful message about the environment in acclaimed author/artist Joseph Kuefler's bestselling Diggerseries, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed.

Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push.

But when Digger discovers something growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change him, and the city, forever.

"Kuefler imbues the text with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare...One couldn't hope for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration." --Kirkus Reviews(starred review)

"Kuefler's simply written and beautifully illustrated tale has a powerful message about the importance of the environment...A wonderful, inspiring tale, perfect for read-alouds." --School Library Journal (starred review)

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