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Flowers Are Calling Hardcover – Picture Book, March 3, 2015

by Rita Gray (Author), Kenard Pak (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
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In this rhyming poetic picture book, explore the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects. Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak is "a sophisticated blend of scientific information and artistry" (Publishers Weekly).

Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, "Drink me!"—but it’s the pollinators who feast on their nectar.

In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forest's cycle of life.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD570L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.38 x 7.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    March 3, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0544340124
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0544340121
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"Pak's pretty, digitally worked watercolors achieve equilibrium between stylized reduction and naturalistic verisimilitude." —Kirkus "A sophisticated blend of scientific information and artistry." —Publishers Weekly "Beautifully subdued watercolor and digital media illustrations, at times reminiscnet of Jon Klassen's work, will draw readers into the text about symbiotic relationship between flowers and their pollinators." —Booklist —

About the Author

Rita Gray is the author of several acclaimed picture books for children. Raised in Southern California, she studied Psychology and Social Work in New York City, where she lives today with her family. During this time, along with knowledgeable teachers, artists and therapists, Rita worked with children and their families. She came to understand that a good book "holds an experience for a child, one that can be visited again and again". Visit her website at ritagrayreads.com.

Kenard Pak is a picture book and book cover illustrator. Raised in Maryland, he studied at Syracuse University and eventually moved west to study at California Institute of the Arts. In Los Angeles he worked as an artist on many films with Dreamworks and Walt Disney Feature Animation. Along with his wife who is a writer, Kenard now lives and works in San Francisco. Visit his website at pandagun.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (March 3, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544340124
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544340121
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD570L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.38 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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    Kenard Pak is an author and illustrator originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Much of his work is about memory, nature, and solitude. Kenard has worked as an artist on many animated films with Dreamworks, Walt Disney Feature, PDI, and Laika. He has authored and illustrated the seasonal "Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" series, and illustrated other authors' books including "Have You Heard The Nesting Bird?", "The Dinner That Cooked Itself", " The Fog", and "The Hundred-Year Barn". Kenard Pak lives in San Francisco. Visit his website at pandagun.com and follow him at instagram.com/kenardpak

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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108 global ratings
Pollinators, poetry, and pretty pictures
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Pollinators, poetry, and pretty pictures
This is a beautiful book. I've read it a few times with Little Mister who is 2 years old and he enjoys looking at the gorgeous, full color illustrations and hearing the rhythm of the poetry. There are pages throughout that include flower facts which are interesting and show the symbiotic relationship of flowers and pollinators.I think it is a great book for the recommended age of at least 4 years old but it is still a nice book to read with younger children due to the beautiful illustrations and rhyming.Giftable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
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Just a beautiful book, very sweet
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wifemeetslife
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book about pollinators
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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Flowers Are Calling is a beautifully illustrated book about different kinds of pollinators. It's simple enough for young children to understand, and it shows that not just bees have a relationship with flowers!

I have always admired Kenard Pak's artwork, and Rita Gray's simple rhyming text makes this a gorgeous book to read to little ones. My 2 year old loves to sit and listen to this book.
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Quickbeam
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning art work, lovely message for people of all ages
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2015
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I was urged to look at getting this book by a fellow rose grower who knew I grow old garden, "bee-o-philic" roses. It is just a wonderful combination of artistry and thought. What I love most about it is how universal the appeal is; a pre-verbal child can enjoy this as much as any adult. It is a rare joy to see a work this lovingly crafted with such wide audience draw. You won't regret owning "Flowers Are Calling".
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Carla Tuttle
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for pollinators
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020
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Beautiful pictures! This book has been one of my students' favorites this year.
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Lisa Marie 979
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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Just reading this to my 2 year old for bedtime for the first time. This book has beautiful illustrations and great facts that will give it staying power in our library for years to come.
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Beazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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What a beautiful and thoughtful book!
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Kath
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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Beautiful text and illustrations...a man whose favorite flower is the cosmos is a friend of mine!
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Ruby's Heemah
4.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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However, as a review mentioned above, there are pages of this book which are very difficult to read without a bright light. Kenard Pak is one of our favorite illustrators, and the illustrations are lovely. I am not sure with whom the problem lies. The illustrations are beautiful when backlit by a device like an iPad, but often fall too flat on a printed page, and as a result, some of the illustrations are difficult to see without the assistance of bright light. If you are reading it on a brightly lit sunny day, I’m sure it is fine. On a dreary day in Ohio, we need a reading lamp to truly see the beauty in this book. In spite of the struggle, I’m sure we will read it again and again for the playful, informative text and flower reference pages. EDIT: I initially had only three stars for this book, but decided it is worth four!
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