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For fans of Amy Rosenthal’s I wish You More and Joe Witek’s In My Heart, Cristiana Valentini’s Stay Little Seed is a moving tale of love and the courage of letting go.
“Both children and adult readers will identify with timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence.”
—Booklist
Every year when the wind blows, the tree’s seeds sail away to a mysterious place—until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own?
Stay, Little Seed celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life’s greatest adventures.
“Careful nurturing begets the launch into the unknown: Valentini celebrates both as natural and fitting.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A cute, sentimental tale that will appeal to those who love The Giving Tree.”
—School Library Journal
“[Stay, Little Seed] is about the rhythms of the natural world but it is also about growing up and letting go; a lovely tale of seasons and growth and change.”
—Book Riot
“Both children and adult readers will identify with [Stay Little Seed’s] timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence.”
—Booklist
“Stay, Little Seedencourages readers to be courageous enough to let go and experience new adventures in life.”
—Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
“A moving story about the power of letting go…. We loved this book! Such a touching message for adults and kids alike. Valentini approaches this in very natural and gentle way. With lovely illustrations that are so sweet, and special detail to the cover.”
—Bookalong
“This one is a memorable story for young and old alike about letting go and trying the new. It’s one I won’t soon forget.”
—Booknerd Mommy
Cristiana Valentini is a children’s book author who works in animation in addition to writing for children and contributing to fashion magazines. Her first children’s books were published with ZooLibri in Italy, where she is based. Stay, Little Seed remains her most loved book.
Phillip Giordano is an illustrator and animator whose work has been selected for the American illustration Annual, Communication Arts Illustration Annual, 3x3 Illustration Annual, and the Applied Arts Photography & Illustration Awards. His illustrations have received international recognition and awards including the Silver Medal by the Society of Illustrators; the White Raven Award; and the International Illustration Prize, Bologna.