About the Author

Orlaith O'Sullivan is a mindfulness educator, poet, and writer whose work has been shortlisted for the William Trevor International Short Story Competition and the J. G. Farrell Award. She is the winner of the Fish-Knife Award for Crime and The Stinging Fly Prize. She holds a PhD in Renaissance English literature and has taught widely, from Beowulf to feminist science fiction.

On the mindfulness and SEL side, Orlaith O'Sullivan is a founding member of the Community of Contemplative Education, Mind & Life Europe's group to cultivate human flourishing through education, which offers research, evidence-base, and overviews to deepen our understanding of what works and how. O'Sullivan is the International Coordinator of Wake Up Schools, the award-winning grassroots organization for mindfulness in education. She lives in Dublin, Ireland.









Tika & Tata are sisters from Georgia with a passion for drawing since childhood. Their illustration style is versatile and includes many different techniques that include messages and feelings that they want to express through their work. They love to draw nature, animals, and plants in various colors and styles.

Reviews

"A beautiful, touching, heartfelt book that helps children and grown-ups find and grow the good inside themselves and others. Through charming rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, readers learn simple, powerful ways to become happier, calmer, and kinder—all backed up by modern brain science."
—Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

"A sweet book people of all ages can learn and grow from, from one of the best mindfulness and compassion for children educators." 
—Christopher Willard, author of Alphabreaths and President of the Mindfulness in Education Network

"A beautifully illustrated story that reminds us of our 'flower power.' Discover the essence of flower watering, one of Thich Nhat Hanh's most essential practices. Within this story lies the power to help everyone grow into their very best self."
—Gail Silver, author of Anh's Anger and Where Did Poppy Go?

"Orlaith's book offers just the kind of healing needed by so many young people today: caring for others and for oneself."
—Richard Brady, MS, Founder of the Mindfulness in Education Network

"With a wand of gentleness and a sword of insight, Dr. Orlaith O'Sullivan offers a beautiful, poetic, and deeply meaningful book for children of all ages. The wisdom found on each page will resonate with any parent and child and will reverberate long after reading. Be prepared to boost your well-being and your child's while learning a lifelong skill."
—Dr. Ryan Niemiec, bestselling co-author of The Power of Character Strengths and Education director of the VIA Institute on Character

"This charming story about tending to others, and remembering to tend to ourselves, reminds the reader to send out kindness to others whenever we can."
—Andrew Jordan Nance, author of Puppy Mind and Mindful Arts in the Classroom

"A beautiful, heartfelt story in the form of a poem. The practice of flower watering in this book would be a great addition for reading in classrooms or at home."
—Dr. Helen Maffini, Director of MindBE Education