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Tripplettt, Natasha

Planted with Love: Growing into a Family

40 pp. | WaterBrook | March, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9780593580769 $13.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Adriana Predoi. Haunted by rejection after moving through seven foster homes, a boy named Lamar resists his new foster mother’s invitations to garden together, until curiosity draws him outside. As they plant and care for flowers, Lamar’s guarded heart begins to open. The digital-looking illustrations depict these Black characters with warmth. The text introduces concepts like seedlings, perennials, and annuals, connecting gardening to personal growth. A moving tale of resilience, emotional healing, and belonging.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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