Description: "David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He's sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when David's flowers begin to fall - a single petal at first, then every last blossom - his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his color back... Beautifully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is about being there for someone when they are at their most vulnerable, and brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will never forget. After 'Thank You', ('Gracias' in Spanish) Jarvis returns with a moving tale of friendship, kindness, and acceptance, softly touching on the subjects of illness or hardship in a way that young children can understand"--
Brief description: Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children's bookmaker. His books with Walker include The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, I'm Home! and Alan's Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is also the illustrator of the much-loved "Pick a ..." series written by Patricia Toht, Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog and cat. Follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis, and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.
Review Quotes: This book provides a gentle way to explain loss or illness and should be on every bookshelf. - Reviewed by Margaret Puentes. School Library Journal.
"The language...beautifully conveys from a child'sperspective the adaptability and acceptance of a child facing hardship.
Pair this with any favorite title on bullies and create SEL lessons that
practically write themselves." School Library Journal review of The Boy with Flowers in His Hair (4/1/2022) "Jarvis crafts an extended metaphor about how good friends can share the burden of bad times." Publishers Weekly review of The Boy with Flowers in His Hair (4/11/2022).