The short narrative explains the patience needed to grow things a difficult concept for childen while the glorious illustrations celebrate the natural world Junior . Grow flower grow! Fran has found a flowerpot and, with her dog Fred, is determined to make whatever is inside it grow. So she decides to give the flower all her favourite foods spaghetti, icecream, pizza and needless to say none of these work so Fran throws the flowerpot outside in disgust. Until one day, after some sun and some rain Fran and Fred go outside to a wonderful surprise!
