Mamá's Magnificent Dancing Plantitas

Praise

A Best Picture Book of 2024 — BookPage
A New York Public Library Best Books of 2024
A Chicago Public Library Best Book
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