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Tisha and the Blossom
Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle, gorgeously illustrated story of mindfulness—and sharing the small moments.
Tisha was catching a blossom in her backyard.
“Hurry up,” cried Mommy. “You’ll be late for school.”
Tisha has spent the entire day rushing. She has to hustle for the bus in the morning, though she wants to stop and listen to the sounds around her. She has to quickly put her crayons away at school, though she’s not finished with her drawing. She even has to speed through recess so she doesn’t miss lunch. So when Mommy picks her up, Tisha asks if they can please “have a little slowdown.” What if they walked instead of taking the bus? What if they counted cars and seagulls, umbrellas and hats? What if they simply sat on a bench in the sunshine and gave names to the pigeons in the park? From the creators of Grandpa’s Top Threes comes a beautifully illustrated, tenderly told story about taking the time to experience the world around us, listen to one another, and enjoy the little things in life.
Tisha was catching a blossom in her backyard.
“Hurry up,” cried Mommy. “You’ll be late for school.”
Tisha has spent the entire day rushing. She has to hustle for the bus in the morning, though she wants to stop and listen to the sounds around her. She has to quickly put her crayons away at school, though she’s not finished with her drawing. She even has to speed through recess so she doesn’t miss lunch. So when Mommy picks her up, Tisha asks if they can please “have a little slowdown.” What if they walked instead of taking the bus? What if they counted cars and seagulls, umbrellas and hats? What if they simply sat on a bench in the sunshine and gave names to the pigeons in the park? From the creators of Grandpa’s Top Threes comes a beautifully illustrated, tenderly told story about taking the time to experience the world around us, listen to one another, and enjoy the little things in life.
32 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2021
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February 10, 2022
TISHA AND THE BLOSSOM
Wendy Meddour, Candlewick. Out 4/26.
A lovely story on mindfulness. Young Tisha wants to slow down, while Mommy tries to hurry her. Lowered my stress level as I paged through the calming story, as it will for the young readers for whom it is written.
Thanks to the author, publisher and Edelweiss for the ARC; opinions are mine.
Wendy Meddour, Candlewick. Out 4/26.
A lovely story on mindfulness. Young Tisha wants to slow down, while Mommy tries to hurry her. Lowered my stress level as I paged through the calming story, as it will for the young readers for whom it is written.
Thanks to the author, publisher and Edelweiss for the ARC; opinions are mine.
August 18, 2022
Such a lovely story about slowing down and following the day.
September 22, 2022
This delightful book could almost be a chastisement to adults for all the "hurry up" they cast into a child's life. True, children procrastinate, piddle-along, meander in steps and thoughts and true they need to be encouraged to "hurry up" from time to time.
But we see in little Tisha's day that it is a constant hurry up she hears from the adults in her life. She sees so much about her that she is missing out on because of the rush of activity.
So when she gets home she finally asks for some "slow down."
This story is a gentle and lovely reminder that though we do need to hurry in life, we also need to slow down and delight in the loveliness around us.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
But we see in little Tisha's day that it is a constant hurry up she hears from the adults in her life. She sees so much about her that she is missing out on because of the rush of activity.
So when she gets home she finally asks for some "slow down."
This story is a gentle and lovely reminder that though we do need to hurry in life, we also need to slow down and delight in the loveliness around us.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
May 11, 2023
This is a lovely spring book with a great message about slowing down. Life can get too hectic and many of us feel we must rush to fit everything in. In this story Tisha just wants to slow down and enjoy the small things in life. This is a great message for children and adults alike, to stop and enjoy the moments.
The book tells us of a little girl called Tisha, who is always being told to ‘hurry up’. The constant demands become too much and she asks her mother ‘can we please have a little slow down?’. The walk home allows Tisha and her mother to share in the small moments together and gives Tisha the mental break she has needed. I love the sentiment in this book that each child is able to voice how they are feeling and that when we communicate our thoughts and feelings, we can be heard and supported. This book will help children to practice mindfulness throughout their days and reminds us adults to do the same.
The book has really beautiful illustrations of cherry blossoms and the world around us. This is a story that can be told again and again, especially if you or your little one ever need reminding to slow down and appreciate the moments in life.
The book tells us of a little girl called Tisha, who is always being told to ‘hurry up’. The constant demands become too much and she asks her mother ‘can we please have a little slow down?’. The walk home allows Tisha and her mother to share in the small moments together and gives Tisha the mental break she has needed. I love the sentiment in this book that each child is able to voice how they are feeling and that when we communicate our thoughts and feelings, we can be heard and supported. This book will help children to practice mindfulness throughout their days and reminds us adults to do the same.
The book has really beautiful illustrations of cherry blossoms and the world around us. This is a story that can be told again and again, especially if you or your little one ever need reminding to slow down and appreciate the moments in life.
June 14, 2022
Tisha likes to take the time to notice and delight in the things around her but all day long she's told to hurry and rush. When her mother comes to pick her up at school she finally asks if they can slow down. I love how the mother switches gears offers to walk home rather than rush for the bus and she allows them time to notice things and even suggests a picnic rather than the dad rushing to make dinner.
I found the illustrations are a mixture of beautiful and a bit odd. The colors and much of the flora is stunning but some of the people and animals are quite weird. But overall still a beautiful book and a nice reminder to slow down and look at the world around you.
I found the illustrations are a mixture of beautiful and a bit odd. The colors and much of the flora is stunning but some of the people and animals are quite weird. But overall still a beautiful book and a nice reminder to slow down and look at the world around you.
July 16, 2022
This is another cute picture book about slowing down and enjoying life. It has a nice message, as always, and solid text and illustrations, but it didn't seem exceptional to me. My favorite detail was the girl's panda backpack.
Even though I don't have strong feelings about this book, I highly recommend Lubna and Pebble by the same author/illustrator pair. I was probably expecting too much from this book because the other is such a masterpiece.
Even though I don't have strong feelings about this book, I highly recommend Lubna and Pebble by the same author/illustrator pair. I was probably expecting too much from this book because the other is such a masterpiece.
January 31, 2023
Tisha had to stop catching blossoms to hurry off to school. She continues to hurry from one thing to the other for the rest of the day until she asks her mom if they can slow down instead. While I don't imagine a child being this articulate to ask for "a little slowdown," it's a good message about slowing down and appreciate everything you are doing and everything that's around you. I like the suggestions of slowdown activities, such as counting how many of different things and giving names to things around them. Eventually, Tisha gets to catch a blossom! This would be a good one for an outdoor storytime where grown-ups can try out these activities right after storytime.
June 4, 2022
Tisha is so rushed throughout the day (getting ready for school, getting on the bus, moving from class to class), that when her mother picks her up she seems sad. Tisha says she would like to slow down, so her mother chooses to walk home instead and focuses on having a relaxing evening where the whole family slows down.
Beautifully illustrated, and a good reminder to slow down.
Storytime:
Mindfulness
Beautifully illustrated, and a good reminder to slow down.
Storytime:
Mindfulness
November 28, 2024
I felt chastised for all the duration of the reading with my kids. They expressed how much they could relate to Tisha who was hurried+rushed in and out of things and places by everyone around here. Until it gets a bit overwhelming for her. I felt so so so much for her that I want to hug and cuddle my children harder tonight. I am already planning a slow Sunday in my head as I I type this. These kiddos need it. 💕
February 5, 2022
E-Copy Received through Edelweiss+: What an adorable book. Just reading it, as an adult, reminded me to slow down and enjoy the view. The magical earth is easily overseen by the "hurry uping" we do each day. This is definitely a book to add to our bookstore!
May 21, 2022
PreS - K
A concrete story about a child who is tired of hurrying, done from the perspective of a child. Really well paced. Would I use this for storytime? If I was wanting to discuss noticing things.
Candlewick Press
A concrete story about a child who is tired of hurrying, done from the perspective of a child. Really well paced. Would I use this for storytime? If I was wanting to discuss noticing things.
Candlewick Press
June 18, 2022
Cute, but I'm not sure I like it. And 'hurry up' isn't the right phrase. Maybe 'Come, on! We have somewhere to be!' is better. Am I supposed to feel sorry for a girl who wasn't allowed to just dilly-dally all day long?
September 9, 2024
I had an appreciation for this book because my daughter is the slow kid in her class. She just takes longer to do things, can't run very fast, gets absorbed in what she's doing... sometimes I have to remember to slow down for her. And that's exactly what this book is about. The art was beautiful!
November 23, 2021
Such a lovely message, and beautiful illustrations
June 10, 2022
Sweet story with gorgeous illustrations that remind readers to slow down once in a while.
June 12, 2022
Great reminder that sometimes we need to slow down!
June 12, 2022
Wonderful book about slowing down in life.
July 6, 2022
A fter a busy day, a little girl slows down to enjoy the little joys in the outdoors.
July 8, 2022
A book about slowing down to take in the small moments
July 16, 2022
A beautifully illustrated book with a lovely message and some nice basic interactive elements (counting & searching).
July 16, 2022
3.5 stars.
July 26, 2022
A tale of hurrying up and slowing down.
August 8, 2022
Made me wish it was easier to slow down...
August 9, 2022
An adorable story about slowing down. The art is beautiful and the message is fantastic.
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September 20, 2022a lovely story with gorgeous illustrations
and a great encouragement to remember
to slow down, especially for those newer
to the earth
and a great encouragement to remember
to slow down, especially for those newer
to the earth
October 13, 2022
A lovely story about taking time to stop hurrying up.
October 22, 2022
Themes: 5 Senses
December 29, 2022
Narrative skills, social-emotional, PLAY
January 24, 2023
Pre-1 school visit
January 31, 2023
Very pretty. Tisha lives in a world of "Hurry up" and wants to slow down and enjoy the moment.
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