You Are Not A Tulip In a Pot

<p><em>You Are Not a Tulip in a Pot</em> is a lyrical picture book for families learning to embrace their children's individuality. Written by singer-songwriter and author Nancy Manet this story gently challenges the belief that children must be tidy quiet or just like everyone else to be loved or accepted.</p><p></p><p>Told from an adult's (parent's) point of view each spread contrasts a societal expectation with a joyful reality inviting caregivers to celebrate their children's free-spirited nature. Readers progress from simple metaphors such as a box of crayons to bold finger paints culminating in the empowering truth: <em>You my child are a field of wildflowers.</em></p><p></p><p>Michelle Buvala's vivid illustrations which combine <strong>watercolor and cut-paper collage</strong> create movement and emotion that echo the book's message of beauty in freedom and diversity.</p><p></p><p>This is a perfect read-aloud for parents counselors educators and advocates for inclusive parenting.</p><p></p><p><strong>Companion title: <em>My Expansion</em> by Nancy Manet.</strong></p><p>Ideal for children aged 4-10 and their caregivers of all kinds.</p>