Dougie & V: The Story of a Flower and a Tree
Authors: Ben Sharony and Carly Jo Carson
Illustrated by Nichole Graf
Pub date: August 15, 2023
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
ISBN: 2370001600195
# Of Pages- 70
Description
Dougie & V tells the story of a tree who wants to be a flower.
Dougie, a young Douglas Fir, can easily spot the gifts and strengths of others but has a difficult time seeing anything good in himself. Can you relate?
In the first half of the book, Dougie relentlessly compares himself to V, a vibrant violet. V, older and wiser, gently pushes back. She shows Dougie that he too is special. With V’s help, Dougie comes to understand that though he and V are very different, they are both innately unique, strong, and beautiful.
Sprinkled with delightful and surprising factoids about biodiversity, this spiritual journey teaches us about friendship, loss, and the cycles of life. But above all, this is a book about the importance of self-love.
Review: Dougie & V: The Story of a Flower and a Tree
If you look at my book blog you will see that I have been increasing my reviews of Children's picture books. Reviewing Dougie & V was educational and rewarding.
The Douglas fir is one of the top-selling Christmas tree varieties in the U.S. The needles of the fir stick out individually from the branch.
I immediately fell in love with this book. The concept is delightful! The writing is educational and the illustrations are charming. I love that each fir looks unique and found myself wanting the storyline to continue.
At 70 pages, it is a good length for this type of children's picture book. This book is excellent for classroom discussions. The book teaches biodiversity and is filled with charming illustrations. Children will understand the comparisons. They will recognize the friendship and the loss while learning about the importance of self-love.
I received a copy of this book from Deborah Schmidt Giustini at Stress Free Marketing.
About the Authors
Ben Sharony is a filmmaker, an uncle, and a godfather. Ben and co-author Carly Jo Carson have been best friends since they were twelve. They are passionate about sharing stories of transformation and self-acceptance.
Carly Jo Carson is an artist, journey designer, and mother of four. You can read more about Carly by visiting her website at www.carlyjocarson.com.
Illustration by Nicole Graf.