Flower Block: questions to ask and activities to try
Jeremiah plants sunflower seeds, and overnight they burst through the ceiling. Flower Block is a magical, award-winning story about nature growing in the city.
What age is it for? Flower Block is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Nature, wonder and growing things in the city.
Flower Block (Lanisha Butterfield and Hoang Giang)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Nature, wonder and growing things in the city
Read it and enjoy the surprise of the plants taking over. Afterwards, plant some sunflower seeds of your own and watch them grow.
What it helps with
- Growing plants
- Nature in cities and flats
- Wonder and imagination
- Community
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did Jeremiah plant?”
- “What happened overnight?”
- “How did people in the block react?”
- “What would you do if a plant grew through your house?”
- “Where can plants grow in a city?”
- “What would you plant?”
5-minute activities to try together
Sunflower race
Plant sunflower seeds and measure them every week.
Windowsill jungle
Grow a few plants on a windowsill and give each one a name.
Free printables: Flower Block worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Errol's Garden (Gillian Hibbs)
- Best for
- Gardening, community, and asking for help with a big idea
- Age
- 3-7
The Tiny Seed (Eric Carle)
- Best for
- Patience, feeling small, and keeping going
- Age
- 3-7
The Concrete Garden (Bob Graham)
- Best for
- Creativity, community and hope
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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