Willow and the Wildflowers

<b>In this reassuring and sweet picture book, a timid bear named Willow chases after her dreams and discovers that being brave can lead to wonderful surprises. An encouraging tale for any child who is learning to overcome a challenge.</b><br><br>Willow is a bear who is afraid of <i>everything</i>. Rarely venturing outside, she feels quite content to spend her days inside her tree stump home. So, when an invitation to the Seaside Wildflower Festival arrives, Willow is surprised that she actually <i>wants</i> to go. For the first time ever, Willow decides to say yes!<br><br>But getting to the wildflower fields won’t be easy and Willow must face the unknown. She will have to sail on a raft, down the winding river, past the dark forest, and even avoid a waterfall!  And although she meets new friends Frog and Raccoon who offer help along the way, Willow wonders if it would have been better to stay home. Can Willow learn to overcome her fears and embrace the beautiful world around her?<br><br>Here is an uplifting story that will inspire readers to embrace new experiences, reminding them that sometimes the most rewarding journeys are ones that coax us beyond the familiar and toward the unexpected.