'What's Inside a Flower? (and Other Questions about Science & Nature)' by Rachel Ignotofsky, is a beautifully illustrated book with engaging descriptions of various kinds of flowers, as well as more information about the colors, shapes, sizes, and other facts that make flowers grow and thrive.

From information about seeds and how they begin to grow roots, to details about decomposers and how they make new soil, the scene is set for how flowers begin their cycle of life. The book does a nice job of labeling the parts of the flower, along with other items that come into play.

While younger readers may find the book a little lengthy, it does provide great description and understanding of the steps that make up the process of a flower. Upper elementary and older students will likely find the book more engaging, as their attention spans and understanding of the science involved will enhance their reading. It is especially nice that the book outlines additional sources, including books, websites, and places to visit that the author used in her research, along with even more recommendations for further resources that will spur more thinking about flowers, seeds, gardening, and more.

Beth Rodgers, Author of ‘Welcome to Chanu-Con!,’ a Children's Picture Book, and ‘Freshman Fourteen’ and ‘Sweet Fifteen,’ Young Adult Novels

This is a very beautiful but busy picture book about what is inside of a flower. As a school librarian, I think it would be difficult to use it as a read aloud because there are so many labels and side notes in the illustrations. However I can see why these things were done because there is so much happening with the parts of plants, the pollination process and his plants grow. I love that the author included her resources. Good picture book about flowers & their importance in our world

Delightful and so beautifully illustrated!!

WOW!! I just love Rachel Ignotofsky's illustrations. This is a sit-and-soak in all the amazing things on every page. It's essentially "how does a flower grow" but it's so much more!! According to the publisher, this is going to be a series. I can't wait to see what else she beautifully breaks down for us.

Gorgeous illustrations. Appropriately informational for its target audience.

The artwork in this book is absolutely stunning. There is so much to learn about identifying flowers/plants, how they are sown, how they fuel themselves, the elements that effect its growth whether it be environment or other creatures, pollination, and so much more. I highly suggest this title to those interested in learning basic information about plants.

I did bump this book from a 5 star read to a 4 star read simply because the pages are very busy. While I love the pictures within, the pages at times feel crowded and it can feel a bit overwhelming.

Beautifully illustrated and fun run through the plant life cycle, with great diagrams of all the parts involved. Perfect for any curious budding botanist.

This is gorgeously illustrated while teaching readers about plants, their parts and how the grow. Recommend for any young reader or anyone who appreciates beautiful illustrations.