BookPage Best Picture Books of 2024
In this highly anticipated companion to Pura Belpre Honor winner Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock, little Jesús gets a new and very important job: caring for Mamá’s beloved houseplants. From sharing his best jokes with the grumpy Cactus to dancing with the beautiful Peace Lily, it's going great—until the Golden Pothos, Mamá's favorite, crashes to the floor! How will Jesús get out of this one?
When Jesús gets home after school, he has to fill the time until Mamá can take him outside to play. It's tough, until Mamá appoints him Chief Plant Officer—he'll be like a big brother to her precious houseplants! Jesús does an excellent job keeping them watered, entertained, and happy—until an unfortunate accident during a dance party throws Jesús’s entire job into crisis mode! Join Jesús and a hilarious cast of houseplants as they navigate the biggest challenge of all.
The high-spirited hero of Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock is back with another irresistible family misadventure that will warm your heart and make you laugh.
In this highly anticipated companion to Pura Belpre Honor winner Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock, little Jesús gets a new and very important job: caring for Mamá’s beloved houseplants. From sharing his best jokes with the grumpy Cactus to dancing with the beautiful Peace Lily, it's going great—until the Golden Pothos, Mamá's favorite, crashes to the floor! How will Jesús get out of this one?
When Jesús gets home after school, he has to fill the time until Mamá can take him outside to play. It's tough, until Mamá appoints him Chief Plant Officer—he'll be like a big brother to her precious houseplants! Jesús does an excellent job keeping them watered, entertained, and happy—until an unfortunate accident during a dance party throws Jesús’s entire job into crisis mode! Join Jesús and a hilarious cast of houseplants as they navigate the biggest challenge of all.
The high-spirited hero of Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock is back with another irresistible family misadventure that will warm your heart and make you laugh.
Book Details
Format:
eBook
Price:
11.99 USD / 15.99 CAD
Published: 2024-09-10
ISBN: 9781662651076
Imprint:
Minerva
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 9-5/8 x 10
Grades:
Preschool - 3
Ages:
4-8 years
A Best Picture Book of 2024 — BookPlate
150 Most Anticipated Books Fall 2024 —Kirkus Reviews
The 30 Best New Book Releases This Month —Parade
A Favorite Children's Book of 2024 — Growing Book By Book
"A companion to the resplendent Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock, Trejo and Kinkz’s latest collaboration amuses with similar madcap humor and shenanigans, focusing on [a] supportive mother-son relationship….the miniature scamp’s hijinks and wry observations bring the laughs to the forefront." —Kirkus Reviews
“Your new go-to….an extra-entertaining read-aloud.” —We Are Teachers
“★Another warmly funny story that highlights the value of improvisational thinking, the beauty of a loving family and the joys of houseplants.” — BookPage, STARRED REVIEW
“Once again, Jesús is back with an entertaining and hilarious adventure about an innocent misunderstanding. Not only does this one teach you about plants and how to care for them, (and what not to do with them), it's laugh-out-loud funny!” – Bookpeople
“Hilarious…so much fun to read aloud." — Library Mom
“I love everything about this book. I love the scribbly art, I love the mix of English and Spanish, I love all the expressions on the plants, and I love Jesús and his adorable novela-esk dramatics…. A cute, hilarious book about plants, dealing with boredom, and learning what to do when you break something precious.” – Barbara’s Bookstore
“Jesus Trejo did it again! A beautiful book accompanied with amazing illustrations! It is always so refreshing and moving when I stumble on a children's book that reminds me of my upbringing.” – Wild Sisters Book Club
"Will delight any Spanish-level listener." — Booklist (for the Spanish language edition)
“Illustrator Kinkz returns with vivid and engaging watercolor illustrations including lots of detailed plants with facial expressions and handwritten dialogue. Overall, a vibrant portrait of a mother-son bond that mostly delivers on its upbeat message.” —Booklist
★★★★★"Trejo’s writing is lyrical and clever, tapping into a child’s humor with plant jokes! Kinkz illustrations are child-centered….Should we (librarians/readers) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? Toward the top!” —Youth Services Book Review
