The Daffodil Principle

by Jaroldeen Asplund Edwards, Anne Marie Oborn (Illustrator)

Every year, high in the San Bernadino mountian range of Southern California, five acres of beautiful daffodils burst into bloom. Amazingly, this special spot, known as "The Daffodil Garden," was planted by one person, one bulb at a time, over a period of thirty-five years. The story of The Daffodil Principle originally appeared nearly ten years ago in Jaroldeen Edwards' book Celebration! Since that time, the story has gained international popularity and has been retold innumberable times. This story will touch hearts with its simple message: Start today, one step at a time, to change your world.

26 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Pricilla Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super sweet short story about how you can change your world one small action at a time. I ised this as an opener in my class with 16-17 year olds. It was a fun discussion.

[Wanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mother sent this book to me with no advance notice, just a letter stating that she really liked it and was sending it to all daughters and her sister-in-law. It took very little time to read and now I would like to send it to all of my daughters and DILs. It's a sweet book about going to see daffodils. It's about how sometimes it's worth the effort, even if we don't want to do something. Sometimes we must be almost forced to do something because someone knows we'll love it. ...and we do. I've been there. It's also about how worthwhile things take time. It's about how the greatest accomplishments are done one step at a time. The illustrations are excellent. I recommend it.

[Shauna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminds us how important it is to 'stop and smell the roses' OR in this case 'stop and look at the daffodils.'

It also teaches us that through small acts we can accomplish great things!

A beautifully illustrated story!

Book Description
Every year, high in the San Bernadino mountain range of Southern California, five acres of beautiful daffodils burst into bloom.

Amazingly, this special spot, known as "The Daffodil Garden," was planted by one person, one bulb at a time, over a period of thirty-five years.

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter gave this book to me. She said it reminded her of me. I of course cried after I read the book. I was not as successful as the lady in the story. One year I planted around 100 bulbs on my hill side. That was the year of the vuls. They had a party eating to their hearts content all winter.

[Camille · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It's a great little reading pick-me-up, especially appropriate for fall because it is daffodill planting season and you'll probably feel inclined to plant a few after reading this. And good to read again in the springtime when your daffodills are blooming, just to remind you what one woman can do if she puts her mind, heart, and hands to it.

[Edith Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each spring a woman would plant one bulb in the San Bernardino mountains. Eventually she planted 50,000 bulbs and they covered over 5 acres of land. For three weeks the mountain side was a rich splash of color and beauty.
One woman, two hands, one bulb at a time.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE this story! I re-read it often just to remind myself that there is much good for me to do in this world. And that I have so much to do if I just start now! Everything/Everyone starts small.

[Wanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book that can be read in about 10 minutes. A reluctant foggy-day driver keeps a promise to drive to her daughter's house so she can be taken to see some daffodils. The outcome is a lesson we all must learn. This is my second or third reading. It should be read every Spring.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

A woman's daughter implores her to come visit and see the daffodils. This becomes a metaphor for patient, slow progress leading to a life that sheds beauty on all who draw near it. Simple, clear, clean prose. Not a bad way to pass ten minutes.

[Louise Van Der Leek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Danni · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing!

[Jaclyn H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a short little story about taking time to smell the daffodils. You'll never regret you took the time to do so :)

[Sher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book. Uplifting, hopeful, short.