Pete Moss and the Super Strong Spinach
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Pete Moss and the Super Strong Spinach

By Cynthia Wylie, Courtney Carbone, Katya Longhi (Illustrator)

Part of the Bloomers Island series

Can Pete grow spinach in time to win the Veggie Challenge?

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Pete Moss faces the ultimate test at Bloomers Island boarding school: the Very Very Veggie Challenge. Determined to grow spinach for strength, Pete must learn patience and perseverance. With guidance from Professor Sage and support from his friends, Pete discovers the secrets of gardening and the rewards of hard work. Will his spinach thrive in time to win the contest, or will he learn a different lesson about growth and determination? Dive into a world where gardening meets adventure, and young readers explore the joys of healthy eating and the magic of nature.

From the publisher

Follow Pete Moss in this magical, beautifully illustrated story as he attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing his own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Pete immediately knows what he needs to grow spinach. It’s the one vegetable that can make him stronger. But does Pete have the patience to grow his spinach plants to win the contest? With the help of headmaster Professor Sage and his fellow Bloomers, Pete learns all about spinach, working hard toward his goals, and that good things take time to happen! The Bloomers series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD710L
Themes & topics
Books about gardeningBooks about hard workBooks about vegetablesBooks about healthBooks about the environment
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
April 3, 2018
Publisher
Rodale Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781635650525

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