The World’s Best Class Plant

★ “Laden with humorous charm, this wise, beautifully written story delivers some plant knowledge, fosters empathy for a living thing, and promotes cooperation.” ­– Kirkus Reviews

“This laugh-out-loud, earnestly lovely picture book about a class plant who grows into his full potential is a must-read — preferably aloud.”­ – Booklist

“Scanlon and Vernick bring humor and an ear for dialogue to this lively text… Bontigao captures bustling classrooms with details and precision.”­ – The Horn Book

★ “This amiable botanical picture book… offers an encouraging picture of students blooming intellectually and emotionally through care.” ­– Publishers Weekly

A Kirkus Best Book of the Year

A Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices Selection

A Junior Library Guild Selection