The Lotus Seed | Reading Rainbow Stories

Discover this poignant story about a family attempting to preserve their heritage after immigrating to America. LeVar Burton talks about the beauty of the lotus flower and the longevity of its seeds. The featured book, The Lotus Seed, is read by actress Rona Figueroa. A girl who was born in Vietnam and immigrated to America shares her story. After watching, use the provided classroom guide, social studies activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.