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This was such a beautiful, heart-warming story about friendship and everything that that means.

David has flowers in his hair - all the children at school love him, especially his bestfriend. Then one day, David comes to school with a hat on. When he takes the hat off, his petals all flutter to the ground. He's sad and prickly now, and all of the other children stay away from him - all except his bestfriend, who has a brilliant and creative idea to help David feel like himself again.

I absolutely loved this story, with friendship and selflessness being at the forefront. The story isn't about the flowers themselves, but about going through change or being different (and you interpret it as you will) and the acceptance and unconditional love of those around you.

The illustrations are beautiful, vibrant, and poignant, however I didn't so much enjoy how some were more.. solid than others.
The embossed cover is one of my favorite things about the book itself, along with the diverse group of characters.

The Boy with Flowers in His Hair is a must have for every shelf. This is a remarkable book that teaches children what true friendship really is.