What happens when you plant a single seed?
One curious girl plants an iris seed, waters it, and waits patiently as roots reach down and shoots stretch toward the sky. With wind, rain, and time, the plant grows strong and blossoms into something bright and hopeful.
Soon other children begin planting seeds too, until one small act becomes something much bigger — a place of colour, community, and shared wonder.
The Girl Who Planted a Story is a gentle and uplifting picture book by Alison Fitzsimmons, beautifully illustrated by Gemma Biviano of Astie Design Studio. Through simple, poetic language and vibrant imagery, it celebrates the power of patience, imagination, and the stories that help children grow.
Because when you plant a seed, a flower grows.
And when you plant a story, a child grows.