Love Grows
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Love Grows

By Ruth Spiro, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator)

An aunt's letters and plants nurture a growing bond with her niece.

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32 pages
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Every month, an aunt sends her niece a letter and a houseplant, weaving a tapestry of love and connection across the miles. As each plant grows, so does their bond, offering young readers a heartwarming tale of family and nature. With each delivery, the niece learns about the plants and feels the warmth of her aunt's affection. This charming story, filled with vibrant illustrations and plant facts, is perfect for any occasion, celebrating the enduring power of love and family ties.

From the publisher

A delightful celebration of family, plants, and the boundlessness of love told in lively, poetic letters from aunt to niece with bright, irresistible illustrations!Every month, an aunt mails a letter and a houseplant to her niece and . . . LOVE GROWS! I’m sending this pothos, so while we’re apart, you’ll look at its leaves and know you’re in my heart.In the vein of We Are the Gardeners and Dear Girl, this beautiful story is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, graduation, and more! Young readers and gardeners will also love the sidebars on each spread with fun and informative facts about the plants.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about auntsBooks about letter writingBooks about loveBooks about familyBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 26, 2023
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063237742

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