Where The Buttercups Grow
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On the Recommended Reading List for Surrey School District
About The Author:
Shelley Meyer is a wife and mother of two children. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education Degree from UBC and an Early Childhood Education Certificate. She enjoyed teaching for 5 years and is now the owner and operator of Li’l Munchkin Preschool. Her preschool program encourages care and respect for each other and for the environment. Shelley's mother works with her, and together they hope to teach young children values they can live up to all their lives.
About The Illustrator:
Tessa Meyer, the book’s illustrator is the author’s 17 year old daughter. She graduated from high school in 2008 and has an undying passion for soccer. She is currently on the Whitecaps Reserve roster and is playing for Trinity Western University where she is currently studying. Illustrating has been her long-time hobby and she has truly enjoyed using her creativity to illustrate this book.
Testimonials
“I love this book! It takes everyone, no matter what age, to make our community a better place to live, but what an incredible book to encourage young readers to value their environment and respect the community in which they live. This book is illustrated with friendly characters and beautiful colors that will capture the interest of all children. “Where the Buttercups Grow”, deserves my highest recommendation”.
Shannon Toker
'Where the Buttercups Grow' brings to life the vivid details of nature and God's gifts to earth. Meyer touches on some of life's most simple yet valued life lessons in an impeccable way. The beautiful pictures and drawings by daughter, Tessa, paint a very realistic yet comforting view of the world.
Meghan McKinnon
As a Kindergarten teacher, it absolutely thrills me to realize what an impact this story will have on its many young readers. The story will give its readers much to think about and hopefully, feed a desire to put positive ideas into action. Through her creativity, Tessa's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life. These colourful images will surely keep the young audience captivated from the first to the last page. What a wonderful addition to any library…and what a sensitive way to teach children caring, responsibility and respect for their world.
Thank you, Shelley and Tessa!
-Lynne Spencer
Kindergarten Teacher
"Story gives message of hope and says "Yes You Can" to kids! And in these times, it's a good reminder, at any age, that all of us can make a difference to make this world a better place. How wonderful that a mother and daughter team delivers this message!"
Thanks,
Cindy Seitz
How can we teach our children an abstract idea like environmental protection without coming across as heavy handed? Read them the story of the buttercups and how children saved them from destruction. They will love the rhyme, the repetition and the happy ending of this story where children are the heroes. Where the Buttercups Grow is a beautiful story that is both a warning and a precept reminding children of the importance of taking care of our environment.
What a wonderful way to teach our next generation the importance of caring for our earth. It is an affirming story that will empower children. They learn that they can make a difference.
Karen Wettig
Teacher
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