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

AC Links/EYLF

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