Bloom Boom!

by April Pulley Sayre

Discover the magic—and the science—behind spring flower blooms with this companion to the celebrated Raindrops Roll , Best in Snow , and Full of Fall .

When spring arrives, flowers of all kinds sprout and grow buds and bloom. Sometimes, they bloom a few at a time. But other times, many will bloom at once in a colorful flower boom! This photographic exploration of flowers goes from the desert to the woodlands and beyond, celebrating their beautiful variety and the science behind these colorful displays.

Genres: Picture Books, Nature, Nonfiction, Poetry, Storytime, Photography, Science

40 pages, Hardcover

Published February 5, 2019

About the author

April Pulley Sayre was an award-winning children’s book author of over 55 natural history books for children and adults. Her read-aloud nonfiction books, known for their lyricism and scientific precision, have been translated into French, Dutch, Japanese, and Korean. She is best known for pioneering literary ways to immerse young readers in natural events via creative storytelling and unusual perspectives.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, basic text, good appendixes. Flowers are too easy of a subject; Sayre has done better than this, which is not much more than what one could get from a calendar.

[Chance Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures of flowers and plants are so sharp and pretty that my season allergies activated early. Achoo.

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's spring and let's take a look at all the flowers. You won't find a more perfect book for sharing a wide variety of spring blooms than Bloom Boom by April Pulley Sayre. The huge across-the-page spreads have colorful and inviting photos of flowers in deserts, woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.

This is a truly beautiful book. But please go ahead and get this book and read it for yourself. You will be happy you did.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this in my green/growing storytime this week--what a fun theme! This book was a hit. With the realistic pictures and the information in the back, it's a beautiful edition. It kept a rhythm too, so that was fun with my bigger kids who wanted to help participate. Very nice.

For: spring/flower/growing storytimes; readers looking for a book with lots of gorgeous pictures.

Possible red flags: some readers may find repetitive or too long.

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

April Pulley Sayre makes me fall in love with nature all over again, page after page. This was a perfect glimpse of spring in the depths of winter.

[bjneary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a 2nd book for #BitAboutBooks Spring Reading Challenge on a Spring-Related Picture Book. April Pulley Sayres celebration of flowers is just truly amazing. Each page consists of stunning photographs of flowers blooming and the many different ways they bloom. From California to Arizona to Texas the many varieties of flowers are celebrated in their breathtaking beauty. Pully has a must read section at the end with more facts information about each page of the book. A must read and visual delight.

[Kris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stunning! Will recommend to teachers in April looking for poetry and spring books. Will suggest they read/study the back pages that describe each bloom before they read to K-1.
Maybe read before you head out on a nature walk. Snap some pictures and make your own class poetry book about spring blooms.

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great picture book by April Pulley Sayre. The photographs are nice and large, great for sharing with large groups. The repetition of "Bloom Boom!" will be fun to say together. I also like that she added more information about the different regional flowers in the back. Great for toddlers and preK.

[DaNae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each page turn is an explosion of nature.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewed for the Mock Caldecott Awards. A picture book done entirely in photographs. Although the photos are fine, I think they could have been much more crisp...I didn't think these were nearly sharp enough. It is a lovely journey through a spring countryside.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Gorgeous, large pictures! The back of the book has information on wildflowers and spring blooms. Visting a CA desert spring bloom is on on my bucket list. I've created a mini spring bloom in my front yard! It's spectacular.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

The photographs are lovely. The text is simple though additional information is included at the back. A simple introduction to flowers and blooms.

[Mr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love that's it's real photos. Beautiful book

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous photographs.

[Jacki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have I mentioned I love April Pulley Sayre? (I have. I have mentioned it often.)

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful! Used in "Garden" family storytime on 6/5/19.

[Gracie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The pictures!"

[Christina Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photography that zooms in close on one page and then out on the next. Enjoyed every moment.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple rhyming text with gorgeous photographs

[Linda Atkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

May need allergy meds before reading ;-) Beautiful images.

[Chrissy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous photos again. Beautiful and useful for early science story time.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dazzling photographs show the beauty of the spring season!
Sparse text.

Should probably be shortened for Babytime.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing photography. Good for a plant or spring storytime. Not many words though.

[Michele Knott · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing book, perfect for spring. An absolute delight for your senses - it's a gorgeous poem by Sayre that celebrates the rebirth of growing things in the springtime and photographs that pop from the page. A definite must have for your springtime reads!

[Sarah Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommend Preschool
Easily shortened for Babies/Toddlers

Very similar to her book about winter. I love when I get the chance to show my storytime kids books with real photographs that are still engaging for them.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A real life picture book of flowers blooming in spring with very simple text. Text makes this toddler and up but two nonfiction guides at the back back it elementary an up explaining each photo and the flowers found in the photo's

[Alice Ball · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photographs of spring blooms making their presence known!

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy all of @aprilpsayre's seasonal nonfiction nature books. This one especially! 🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷 All are poetic & have extensive back matter for more info.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photographs introduce the science of flowering plants. Excellent back matter provides additional information about the science and the various plants in the pictures.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple verse and stunning photographs of flowers in environments of all kinds. Good information at the end elaborates on the flowers in the photos. A gorgeous package.