Patricia Polacco, a well-known author and illustrator, shares a powerful story based on her Ukrainian family history. In a small village called Cherinovska, a family grows sunflowers, or sunlasknuk, year after year. But when war comes, they must leave their home and move to America. They bring only what they can carry—including special seeds hidden in a little girl’s pocket. This picture book shows how families stay strong during hard times. It’s a story about love, hope, and keeping traditions alive—even when everything changes.