When the Spring Plant Show arrives, Butternut wishes to go out of the supermarket to watch it. But he is afraid of the supermarket’s large sliding doors. How can Butternut manage his fears?

Join Butternut in this warm, comforting story about friendship, overcoming fear, and helping others. 

• Part of a growing series of Butternut books that encourages readers to use their imagination and explore word play
  
• A fun and humorous story about friendship, being brave, facing our fears and helping others 
• An excellent teaching tool to spark discussion about fears; reassures children that they are not alone in their worries and anxieties
• Introduces readers to the butterfly life cycle with an activity about butterfly gardening

Author Jill Dana loves gardens, especially the garden in her backyard. She loves to discover new blooms and little creatures. Jill hopes the BUTTERNUT books plant the seeds for joy, creativity, and compassion in readers of all ages. Jill holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production and a Master of Education in Elementary Education and TESOL.

Illustrator Anusha Santosh was born and raised in Bangalore, India. She developed a keen interest in illustration and thereby visual storytelling after pursuing her Bachelor in Architecture. Anusha finds passion in breathing life into stories through the medium of art. While she works on a variety of projects, her niche lies in the field of children's books. Anusha has illustrated eight titles to date.

A fun and vibrant story to help children face their fears and anxieties, with characters that will spark creativity in readers of all ages