#SpringFlingKidLit 2025 Entry: SUNFLOWER SUPERHEROES

SUNFLOWER SUPERHEROES

By

Christine Alemshah

[WC: 143]

I’m sure you know all about sunflowers.
How they start as itty bitty seeds and grow, grow, grow — even taller than you sometimes!
And that their seeds are tasty snacks for birds, critters, and humans!
If I’m honest, they’re more like salty cases with crunchy nuggets inside that become perfect projectiles for —
Phooey – puh!
Right.
Where were we?
The good part!
Did you know sunflowers can be secret superheroes for our Earth?
Picture this:
A place where the soil is toxic and nothing will grow.
It’s not safe for animals, plants, or humans.
How can an area like this thrive?
Scatter seeds across barren Earth.
Add water
and sunshine,
and sunflowers will grow, grow, grow.
They soak up toxins like a kitchen sponge absorbs water.
The Earth begins to breathe again,
helping it return to a healthy place for all.
Superhero flower power!!

Thank you for this delightful Spring Fling Kid Lit contest opportunity hosted by Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Ciara O’Neal. There are also some amazing prize donors! You can shower the hosts and prize donors with love by visiting their blogs, following on social media, and reviewing their amazing books.

I created my GIF using the Canva app.