The Very Hungry Plant
Renato Moriconi
(Author)
Description
"Both a kid-pleasing snack and a philosophical amuse-bouche." -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
One morning, a beautiful plant sprouts out of the ground, and it is very, very hungry. But water and sunlight aren't the only things this plant craves: it's a carnivore! The plant gobbles up everything in its path, from caterpillars to geckos to spaceships. But the plant isn't the only one who's hungry...
With humorous nods to Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Plant is another imaginative adventure from the author-illustrator of The Little Barbarian. Playful, energetic paintings and a dash of absurdity create a story sure to spark laughter with every reading.
Product Details
| Publisher | Eerdmans Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | August 17, 2021 |
| Pages | 52 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780802855763 |
| Dimensions | 12.1 X 9.1 X 0.5 inches | 1.1 pounds |
About the Author
Renato Moriconi is a Brazilian writer and visual artist. He has had more than forty books for children published in a number of countries throughout the world, including Brazil, France, Mexico, and South Korea. The Little Barbarian (Eerdmans), his North American debut, received multiple starred reviews and was named one of the Boston Globe's best children's books of 2018.
Reviews
"Both a kid-pleasing snack and a philosophical amuse-bouche."
Booklist
"A silly, slightly darker alternative to There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly."
The Wall Street Journal
"Mr. Moriconi's illustrations are hilarious in their simplicity, especially when, after taking a rest from eating, the plant suffers an unexpected reversal of fortune."
Publishers Weekly
"A fast-moving riot of imaginative fun."
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