Two Old Potatoes and Me

Written by John Coy · Illustrated by Carolyn Fisher

A girl and her dad grow new potatoes, finding hope after divorce.

3.9 Goodreads · 296 ratings

40 pages· 558 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl discovers two sprouting potatoes at her dad's house. Instead of discarding them, they embark on a journey to grow new potatoes, mirroring their path to healing after her parents' divorce. From May to September, as the potatoes transform, so does their relationship, nurturing resilience and new beginnings. Will they find joy in their fresh start? This heartwarming tale blends gardening with life's unexpected changes, offering a tender look at growth and renewal.

From the publisher

One day at her dad’s house, a young girl finds two old potatoes in the cupboard. “ Gross.” But before she can throw them away, her dad suggests they try to grow new potatoes from the old ones, which have sprouted eyes. Told from May to September, the potato-growing season, the story includes all the basic steps for growing potatoes while subtly dealing with the parents’ recent divorce. Just like the new potatoes that emerged from ugly old potatoes, this dad and daughter move on and make a new life together in the face of unavoidable and unpleasant change. Carolyn Fisher’s artwork will be instantly recognizable from her recent picture book debut, A Twisted Tale, and her trademark high-energy art and design infuse joy and humor into this heartwarming story.

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