Big Red and the Terrible Tomato Hornworm
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Big Red and the Terrible Tomato Hornworm

Written by Courtney Carbone · Illustrated by Katya Longhi

Part of the Bloomers Island series

A young gardener must outsmart hornworms to save his beloved tomatoes.

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On Bloomers Island, Big Red eagerly plants tomatoes, dreaming of delicious meals. But when pesky hornworms threaten his crop, he must use his gardening skills and creativity to protect his plants. Can Big Red find a way to coexist with the hornworms and save his tomatoes? Dive into this vibrant tale of growth, challenge, and unexpected alliances.

From the publisher

In Big Red and the Terrible Tomato Hornworms, Professor Sage holds a contest between the young Bloomers where each must choose their favorite vegetable to grow and care for. Here, young readers are introduced to the character of Big Red, who knows exactly what he wants to grow: tomatoes! After all, they are the main ingredient in some of his favorite foods: spaghetti, ketchup, and pizza. But as he starts planting, he discovers that he’ll have to battle hornworms to keep his tomatoes healthy and safe. In the end, he has to use his newfound gardening knowledge and peacemaking skills to work with the hornworms and save his tomatoes. Bloomers Island Garden of Stories picture books take young readers and listeners to Bloomers Island to experience the world of plants, flowers, and gardens through lively stories and lush illustrations.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD710L
Themes & topics
Books about gardeningBooks about flowersBooks about vegetablesBooks about problem solvingBooks about the environment
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
May 15, 2018
Publisher
Rodale Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781635651102

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