While hard at work constructing buildings with his crew, a digger finds something in the rubble that gives him pause. A tiny and beautiful flower. He starts to care for it every day, and sings it a bedtime song just before switching off for the night. One day, an abrupt event changes the digger’s life and when the sadness clears, he takes meaningful action. Joseph Kuefler’s simple forms, patterns and minimal use of color create a poignant and impactful setting for this beautiful narrative and message.
The Digger and the Flower was written and illustrated by Joseph Kuefler and published by Balzer + Bray.