Plantzilla book7/6/2023 ![]() The dog, cat, and several squirrels romp in its branches, and Mortimer dances and plays with his friend, who eventually becomes almost human and very benevolent. Catrow's watercolor-and-pencil illustrations spill across the pages, creating a marvelous sort of ubiquitous vine with tendrils curling all around, each one doing something different. ![]() Lester complaining about it, and from Mr. ![]() The text is all in the form of letters-from Mortimer to his teacher describing the progress of his plant, from Mortimer's mother to Mr. The boy's parents begin to worry, but the protagonist is delighted with his clever plant. His quiet, boring, well-ordered household, complete with well-mannered cat and prize-winning Chihuahua, is totally disrupted: the plant starts to grow tentacles and to eat meat (the dog disappears) and perform all sorts of amazing feats. Throughout the summer, Plantzilla continues to grow and Mortimer continues to love and nurture it. delightfully quirky."-The Horn Book Guide -, Kindergarten-Grade 3-At the end of the school year, Mortimer takes a plant home from his third-grade classroom. ![]() "Nolen delivers another picture book with a far-out premise and plenty of heart." -Publishers Weekly "A terrific story about caring and friendship."-The MetroWest Daily News "Witty and clever. ![]()
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