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★ ""Without plants none of us would survive... Speaking on behalf of tulips and sunflowers, willows and pine trees, the carnivorous Venus flytrap, and more, a chatty, slightly sarcastic collective narrator argues that plants are crucial... An enchanting mix of whimsy and well-delivered facts, Peters’ portrait of community and cooperation among plants offers a model for us 'nonplants' to consider if we, too, want a successful future, from being more attentive to our surroundings to using more renewable energy. Ridolfi’s enticing mixed-media collages blend earthy, energetic botanical sketches with woodblock-style prints to depict a variety of landscapes showcasing plant power. A delightful, humorous journey that will have youngsters regarding flora with a newfound respect.""—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ ""Without plants none of us would survive... Speaking on behalf of tulips and sunflowers, willows and pine trees, the carnivorous Venus flytrap, and more, a chatty, slightly sarcastic collective narrator argues that plants are crucial... An enchanting mix of whimsy and well-delivered facts, Peters’ portrait of community and cooperation among plants offers a model for us 'nonplants' to consider if we, too, want a successful future, from being more attentive to our surroundings to using more renewable energy. Ridolfi’s enticing mixed-media collages blend earthy, energetic botanical sketches with woodblock-style prints to depict a variety of landscapes showcasing plant power. A delightful, humorous journey that will have youngsters regarding flora with a newfound respect.""—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""...it might behoove us 'nonplants' to take a closer look at the many ways we resemble our green cousins. We might just have something to learn from them about relying more on renewable energy, adapting to increasingly scarce resources, and staying connected to all life... A mild scolding that may well leave young readers with a whole new perspective on their place in nature.""—Booklist

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Lisa Westberg Peters is the author of 21 children's books including Our Family Tree, winner of the Minnesota Book Award, Push-Pull Morning- Dog-Powered Poems about Matter and Energy, and Earthshake- Poems from the Ground Up. She lives with her husband in St. Paul, Minnesota, and loves to spend time at their cabin in northwestern Wisconsin. Danielle Ridolfi is a picture book illustrator, designer, visual culture scholar, and instructor in children's studies and illustration. She was the 2024 recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship.

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