“In this plot, our most important job is to beam positive, happy energy to the students and teachers. That’s our job!” Unsure of the life beyond the van, the Concrete Flower is happily surprised by the lessons she learns from the community in the school yard. Energized with love and care, her new friends teach us about the small acts of kindness that build and transform places into flourishing, supportive communities.

The Concrete Flower Series is a set of 20 books about nature that are designed to teach young readers about the emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual qualities of amazing citizens and resilient leaders. For ages 7 to 9, this beautifully illustrated series is filled with challenging words and concepts from science, education, sociology, economics, finance, and communications, and is sure to spark curiosity, wonder, and joy in your young reader!

~ Discussion questions and leadership challenge included to put ideas into practice ~