Miss Rumphius is a beautiful story about a girl named Alice who promises her grandfather to do three things: travel to faraway places, live by the sea when she grows old, and most importantly, do something to make the world more beautiful. As an adult, Alice becomes Miss Rumphius and fulfills her first two promises through adventures and settling in a seaside cottage. Her search for how to make the world more beautiful leads her to scatter lupine seeds everywhere, transforming her coastal town into a breathtaking field of flowers. The book is a gentle reminder that everyone can find their own special way to leave the world a better place.