A Poem Grows Inside You

### 🎙️ We all hold the seed of something wonderful inside us, just waiting for the right moment to bloom! 🌸 In today's episode, we are reading **"A Poem Grows Inside You"**, a beautiful picture book that received the prestigious 2023 Lee Bennett Hopkins Honor Award. In this story, the seed of an idea waits for the rhythm of the rainfall to awaken it, taking root until it begins to grow. 🌧️✨ At once a celebration of the deep connection creatives have with their art and an acknowledgment of the courage it takes to let it into the sun, this beautifully illustrated tale encourages readers of all ages to nurture their talents and boldly share them with the world. 📚🌱 ### 📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS & BOOKS: - 🚢 **New Release!** Check out Auntie Sandy's brand-new book: *Lost at Sea: Baggage or Luggage—Which Did You Bring? (The Ultimate, Unapologetic, Cheat Sheet for Cruise Hacks, Packing Secrets, and Port-Day Survival)*! Written by a true terminal insider, it's your ultimate blueprint for a stress-free port day. - 🏰 **Activity Book:** Dive into the creative fun with our wonderful activity book, *Dragons & Castles: A Tale of Two Kingdoms*! Perfect for the young adventurers in your life. - 📚 **Get Your Copies Here:** Find both books available now on Amazon! ➡️ amazon.com/author/Sandra-M.-Urquhart ### ❤️ SUPPORT THE NETWORK: If you love our stories and want to help Auntie Sandy keep the magic alive, consider joining our community! Enjoy exclusive perks and bonus content by supporting us on Patreon. ✨ **Join us on Patreon:** patreon.com/thelotusprismnetwork Thank you for listening, and let’s head into Storyland! ✨ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/auntie-sandys-storyland/donations