Dahlia

When feelings get big, Dahlia pulls away and closes up tight. In Detached Dahlia, she discovers that it’s safe to open up, let people in, and stay connected, even when it feels hard.

Dahlia

A character exploring emotional connection, vulnerability, and expressing feelings.

Named for the flower: Dahlia (Dahlia).

In: Detached Dahlia.

Flower facts

• Dahlias first grew wild in Mexico and Central America.
• The dahlia is the national flower of Mexico.
• Some wild dahlias grow super tall. The tree dahlia can reach about 20 feet!