Early Reader Review: Let It Grow! by Mary Ann Fraser

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Let It Grow! by Mary Ann Fraser

Publisher: Capstone
Publication Date:  August 15, 2021

 

Format: Ebook


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Goodreads Synopsis: 

A young boy has a pumpkin seed. A very small pumpkin seed. A very small but special pumpkin seed. And what will become of this very small but special seed? He'll only find out if he lets it grow...and grow...and grow! Because sometimes the smallest things can lead to the biggest adventures!

In a world full of immediacy and instant gratification, author Mary Ann Fraser plants the seed of patience in her playful picture book about the life cycle of a giant pumpkin and the rewards of letting it grow.

Review: 

I really enjoyed this book! It is all about what you can do with a pumpkin seed and letting it grow up and using the seed and pumpkin in so many creative ways. 

The illustrations throughout were gorgeous and went along well with the text throughout. My young listener really enjoyed the book as well and was very interested in seeing how the pumpkin could change next. 

The story focuses on patience and planting/ gardening. There is a Halloween reference, which makes me excited for the coming holiday, but it really focused on all the other things that happen when you are patient with your pumpkins. They even showcase pumpkin racing... which I had no idea was even a thing. The book even includes some informational pages about them.

Overall this book was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed how it focused on waiting and letting the pumpkins get bigger and bigger and all their uses. Although I love Halloween and Jack-o-lanterns, I also really enjoy pumpkins and their beauty and this book really does a good job at showcasing that.