Join a young raccoon on his journey to find the perfect gift for Mama in this timeless tale with stunning art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator.

Henry picks Mama's favorite flower for her birthday surprise. "A sunflower always makes Mama smile!" On his way home, Henry knows Mama won't mind when he shares little pieces of her sunflower with his friends--and when he uses her sunflower to solve unexpected problems. But then Henry has nothing left, so he comes up with an unusual present to give her instead. Will Mama mind?

With lyrical text, this gentle book celebrates a gift from the heart and the loving bond between mother and child.
Ramona Kaulitzki is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First, Badger’s Perfect Garden, and Wonderful You, among others. She seamlessly blends digital and analog techniques in her illustrations and her art is inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and stories of all kind. Ramona lives in Germany. View titles by Ramona Kaulitzki
"Filled with onomatopoeia, effective page turns, and expressive characters, this will make for a solid read-aloud. Gentle reassurance that in the end, it truly is the thought that counts." —Kirkus Reviews

"A comforting choice for story times and SEL collections, particularly for preschoolers, with relatable and unique treatments of the themes of unconditional love and acceptance." —School Library Journal
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Join a young raccoon on his journey to find the perfect gift for Mama in this timeless tale with stunning art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator.

Henry picks Mama's favorite flower for her birthday surprise. "A sunflower always makes Mama smile!" On his way home, Henry knows Mama won't mind when he shares little pieces of her sunflower with his friends--and when he uses her sunflower to solve unexpected problems. But then Henry has nothing left, so he comes up with an unusual present to give her instead. Will Mama mind?

With lyrical text, this gentle book celebrates a gift from the heart and the loving bond between mother and child.

Author

Ramona Kaulitzki is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First, Badger’s Perfect Garden, and Wonderful You, among others. She seamlessly blends digital and analog techniques in her illustrations and her art is inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and stories of all kind. Ramona lives in Germany. View titles by Ramona Kaulitzki

Praise

"Filled with onomatopoeia, effective page turns, and expressive characters, this will make for a solid read-aloud. Gentle reassurance that in the end, it truly is the thought that counts." —Kirkus Reviews

"A comforting choice for story times and SEL collections, particularly for preschoolers, with relatable and unique treatments of the themes of unconditional love and acceptance." —School Library Journal

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