A fun encyclopedia of flowers with exciting illustrations and useful information.

Do flowers have families? They may not have brothers, sisters, or parents, but all flowers belong to families based on their common characteristics.

Why are roses red and violets purple? Why are flowers useful? What will the Venus flytrap eat? Why are they called flowering cherries? How big is the giant water lily of the Amazon? What is inside pitcher plants? Are all flowers wild? How much sun do sunflowers need?

The Great Books series has been nominated and honored with numerous awards, such as the UKLA Book Awards 2018 & 2019, the English Association’s Nonfiction Award 2019 & 2019, and the Made For Mums Award 2018. It is published in 21 countries and has sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide.

Reviews of the series include: "A diamond of a children’s knowledge book... answers every question your child has." –The Guardian Witness "A brilliant example of a nonfiction book for children" –Playing by the Book "A refreshing dive into the wonders of our world" –Kirkus Reviews "It will capture the interest of both parents and children." –The Observer

Yuval Zommer graduated from the Royal College of Art with a master's in illustration. He worked for many years as a creative director at major advertising agencies before becoming a writer and book illustrator. His Great Books series has been translated into 25 languages and has been nominated for and won many awards.