Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Hyperion Books for Children (First Edition)
Pages
47
Description
"Walt is not the tallest or the curliest or the pointiest or even the crunchiest. A confounded blade of grass searches for his 'est' in this hilarious story about growing up"--
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
47 p.; 9.3 inches
ISBN
1484726359 / 9781484726358
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Lexile
270L
User reviews
LibraryThing member debnance
I could clear my entire primary library of every book except Elephant and Piggie and children would still learn to read.
Or so I sometimes think.
I would keep We Are Growing, too.
Or so I sometimes think.
I would keep We Are Growing, too.
LibraryThing member cbl_tn
Who knew that watching grass grow could be so funny? Eight blades of grass discover that they're all growing and that each one is the best at something. The entertaining surface story is a hook for teaching young children about superlatives and about self esteem. The playful language will enchant
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children and adults alike. Recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
Eight blades of grass are so excited to be growing and noticing their differences (tallest, pointiest, etc.).
This is a humorous book for beginning readers. The many exclamation points and large font convey a sense of excitement. Although watching grass grow is the proverbial boring thing to do,
Being book-ended by Elephant and Piggie helps give the book some 'name recognition.' Savvy readers will spy a cameo by the Pigeon as well.
This is a humorous book for beginning readers. The many exclamation points and large font convey a sense of excitement. Although watching grass grow is the proverbial boring thing to do,
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this will show kids that it can be fun with the right perspective.Being book-ended by Elephant and Piggie helps give the book some 'name recognition.' Savvy readers will spy a cameo by the Pigeon as well.
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Awards
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2019)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Preschool — 2018)
Geisel Award (Winner — 2017)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2019)
Notable Children's Book (Younger Readers — 2017)
Nerdy Book Award (2016)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Younger Readers — 2016)
Call number
J2W.1003