Plantzilla

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Summary: A Boy and His Plant.....
Review: Mortimer Henryson loves Plantzilla. All year, during third grade, he sat next to him, brushing the cilia on his leaves, watering him, and keeping growth charts. "Plantzilla is the only plant I care that much about." Now that summer vacation is right around the corner, Mortimer wants to take Plantzilla home with him. "...he might miss me over the vacation and wonder where I am." Mr Lester, his science teacher is only too happy to find Plantzilla a good home for the summer, and so with his mother's permission, Mortimer brings his unusual potted friend home. And no one was prepared for what happened next..... Jerdine Nolen has authored a heartwarming story with a gentle message, that won't be lost on young children. "When you give a living thing love, you never know where it will lead." Her creative text, written as letters back and forth between Mortimer, his mother, and Mr Lester, is engaging, and filled with twists, turns, and hilarious surprises. David Catrow's bold, bright, and busy illustrations are rich in clever, playful detail, and bring Plantzilla to life in all his glory. Together word and art paint a fun-filled, loving portrait of a boy and his plant, that captures the imagination and sends it soaring. With a satisfying, happily-ever-after ending, Plantzilla is perfect for youngsters 4-8, and a charming, feel-good story that shouldn't be missed.

Rating:
Summary: A Boy and His Plant.....
Review: Mortimer Henryson loves Plantzilla. All year, during third grade, he sat next to him, brushing the cilia on his leaves, watering him, and keeping growth charts. "Plantzilla is the only plant I care that much about." Now that summer vacation is right around the corner, Mortimer wants to take Plantzilla home with him. "...he might miss me over the vacation and wonder where I am." Mr Lester, his science teacher is only too happy to find Plantzilla a good home for the summer, and so with his mother's permission, Mortimer brings his unusual potted friend home. And no one was prepared for what happened next..... Jerdine Nolen has authored a heartwarming story with a gentle message, that won't be lost on young children. "When you give a living thing love, you never know where it will lead." Her creative text, written as letters back and forth between Mortimer, his mother, and Mr Lester, is engaging, and filled with twists, turns, and hilarious surprises. David Catrow's bold, bright, and busy illustrations are rich in clever, playful detail, and bring Plantzilla to life in all his glory. Together word and art paint a fun-filled, loving portrait of a boy and his plant, that captures the imagination and sends it soaring. With a satisfying, happily-ever-after ending, Plantzilla is perfect for youngsters 4-8, and a charming, feel-good story that shouldn't be missed.

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Summary: When you give a living thing love.....
Review: This is a wonderful book in so many ways.

The colorful artwork from David Catrow is charming, wild and vividly exciting. The story, told by letters, is wacky and kids love the premise.

Mortimer writes to ask his science teacher Mr. Lester if he may care for the class plant over the summer. Hilarity ensues when Mr. Lester grants that request. Mortimer's mother writes a few letters herself when Plantzilla gets out of hand.

This is an original tale with beautiful illustrations and a powerful message. My students enjoyed it immensely.