
Title
That’s Not a Daffodil!
Author
Honey, Elizabeth
Illustrator
Honey, Elizabeth
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Published Date
2011
Annotation
Young Tom and his elderly Turkish neighbour, Mr Yilmaz, grow a daffodil in a pot. As they watch it grow over the weeks, they share fruits from Mr Yilmaz’s wonderful garden. Gentle illustrations in this picture book show a friendship spanning generations and cultures.
Key Concepts
Cross cultural relations, Emigrants, Friendship, Kindness
Audience
Early childhood, Lower primary
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