Blue: a blooming story (English Edition)

Go on the journey of growing up with a teeny tiny poppy flower seed named Blue. Join Blue as he struggles to fit in and face his fears. This blooming story will teach you about the life cycle of a flower from seed to gorgeous poppy flower.


Written and Illustrated by Lianna Cornelius using a very unique linoleum carving printmaking technique. These illustrations were created by hand carving and printing blocks of linoleum using a reduction technique. Using this technique, multiple layers of color are carved from one block of linoleum and printed one by one.