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Discover the enchanting world of Flower Block, a delightful picture book by debut author Lanisha Butterfield, beautifully illustrated by Hoang Giang. This heartwarming tale has already garnered accolades, including a shortlist for the Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2025 and a longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.
In Flower Block, young Jeremiah's simple act of planting sunflower seeds in his apartment sparks an extraordinary adventure. Overnight, these seeds sprout into a vibrant green spectacle, sending vines and leaves soaring through the ceiling. Jeremiah and his brother embark on a whimsical chase up their tower block home, discovering captivating neighbors on each floor who join their thrilling pursuit.
The journey culminates in an exploration of what lies at the top of the building and whether Jeremiah can find his voice to unveil the true magic of the sunflower seeds. Praised by acclaimed illustrator Dapo Adeola as an "utterly stunning debut," Flower Block is destined to inspire readers of all ages.
ISBN: | 9780241611371 |
Author: | Hoang Giang |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Puffin |
Illustrator: | Giang, Hoang |
Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
Dimensions: | 298 x 254 x 4 mm |
Publication Date: | 06 June, 2024 |
Pagination: | 32 pages |
Weight: | 242g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’