Sam Plants a Sunflower - Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Shine Little Sunflower...

Sam adores sunflowers—especially the big, bright yellow ones. When his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he grow his own, Sam gets to work planting seeds in his garden. Children will love joining Sam on this gardening journey, lifting flaps to peek underground and discovering a brilliant sunflower pop-up at the end.

This beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book gently introduces young readers to how plants grow, inspiring them to try planting their own. With simple, engaging facts and artwork from The Gruffalo's Axel Scheffler, it’s a charming blend of storytelling and science, perfect for home or classroom learning.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Supports early scientific thinking through storytelling.
• Interactive elements encourage curiosity and participation.
• Connects literacy with environmental learning.
• Hands-on introduction to plant life cycles
• Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
• Lift-the-flap exploration and pop-up finale

Also available in this nature series:

• Tilly Plants a Tree
• Ruby Plants a Radish
• Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

Written by Kate Petty | Illustrated by Axel Scheffler | Published by Nosy Crow
Hardback | 16 pages | Ages 6–8