Digger and the Flower

Description: From the creator of "Beyond the Pond" and "Rulers of the Playground" comes a breathtaking new book with a powerful message about the environment--about a lonely construction digger that finds a flower, an encounter that ends up changing his whole world. Full color.x 10.

Brief description:

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

Review Quotes:

"The image of the clunky piece of construction equipment tenderly caring for the fragile plant gives the story charm, and so do its strong, simple images." - Publishers Weekly

"Kuefler's simply written and beautifully illustrated tale has a powerful message about the importance of the environment...A wonderful, inspiring tale, perfect for read-alouds."

Praise for RULERS OF THE PLAYGROUND: "Children struggling with tyrants (or the impulse to dictate) will find both laughter and comfort in Kuefler's playground, full of recognizable experiences, faces, and feelings....winning satire for the jungle-gym set." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for RULERS OF THE PLAYGROUND: "[A] playful lesson in camaraderie and social etiquette" - Booklist

Praise for BEYOND THE POND: "A witty, auspicious debut...[with] echoes of Jon Klassen and Wes Anderson." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for BEYOND THE POND: "[A] tale of transformation and wonder...reminiscent of Sendak's Max and his Wild Things." - School Library Journal

Praise for BEYOND THE POND: "This lovely picture book is a tribute to imagination and the wonder in everyday spaces...will resonate with young readers." - Booklist

"Kuefler imbues the text with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare... One couldn't hope for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)