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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Growing Season
When Jo grows taller, will El's friendship with her change forever?
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
El and Jo, the smallest kids in class, are inseparable friends. But when spring arrives, Jo starts growing rapidly, leaving El feeling left behind. As summer begins, El is given a tiny, flowerless aster to care for, while others choose more impressive plants. As the aster slowly blooms, El discovers her own growth and resilience. Can their friendship withstand the changes, or will El find new strength in unexpected places? This heartwarming tale explores the challenges and joys of growing up and the true meaning of friendship.
From the publisher
El and Jo are the smallest students in class–and best friends, too. But in springtime, something BIG happens: Jo starts growing like a weed . . . and El doesn’t. When their teacher asks every child to pick a plant to care for over the summer, poor El ends up with a tiny, flowerless aster. But slowly, the aster blooms–and so does El! A sweet picture book about the joys and challenges of growing up.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 530L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.6
out of 7
5.5
“This book has a wonderful message and would be great to re-read.”
The Notorious RAD
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- April 2, 2019
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781454927044
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