  | Avocado magic Author: Levi, Taltal | |
| Price: $23.96 | ||
Summary:
When Ellie is worried that she isn't growing taller, Dad tells her she is like the pit of an avocado--small and full of magic. Together they put the seed in a glass of water by the window and watch as both Ellie and her avocado plant grow, take root, and eventually bring new life.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/02/24)
Booklist (04/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2024 Ellie, a kindergartner, tells her father that she’s disappointed to be no taller than she was before her recent birthday. He explains that, like avocado seeds, children are “small but full of magic.” After suspending an avocado seed halfway in water, they place it near a sunlit window. One day, impatient with the seed’s imperceptible growth, Ellie kicks the plant stand and sends the seed flying. Her father puts it back and suggests cheering it up a bit. Ellie starts tending and entertaining the seed daily. Magically, the seed responds by sending roots downward and leaves upward. Eventually, they transplant it into a larger pot. Meanwhile, Ellie grows up and, near the story's end, tells her young son about avocado magic. First published in Switzerland, this colorfully illustrated picture book is equally expressive in portraying Ellie's high hopes and her deep disappointment. Kids can observe her growth and changes in her life in the colorful illustrations. This upbeat picture book concludes the back matter with practical instructions and advice for sprouting an avocado seed. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
