Shodo

Shodo are Japanese writing characters that Summer and Starla use in their photography/poetry comics. Each character is a symbol that has a meaning, and the frogs explain the meanings of the characters they use. The Shodo is also symbolic of a traditional part of Japanese culture.

The Bad Pictures

The bad pictures that Summer takes in her quest for the perfect photos are symbols of her effort. Sarah's cameraman points out that even professional photographers take bad photos.

The Circle Waves

The circle waves are the ripples that appear when Poppy throws a pebble into the pond, and they symbolize the possibility that a tiny, good deed could have long-term effects in the community. The fact that Poppy relates this lesson after learning it from Flippy is an indication that small acts (such as Flippy teaching Poppy this lesson) can have a bigger effect (such...