A review by ashreads_inherjungle
Let It Grow by Mary Ann Fraser

5.0

As someone who loves pumpkins and gardening I enjoyed this book! The main takeaway that I think will be helpful for young children is that patience pays off. The book begins with a small seed that could be eaten or plucked from the ground at any time. Our narrator decides to be patient and let it keep growing and growing and growing. Eventually we see a huge pumpkin! Even once the pumpkin is finally harvested that doesn’t mean it’s life is over - the pumpkin can be hollowed out, used as a boat, and then all of its seeds can be planted next year.

I loved the illustrations in this book and appreciated learning all of the pumpkin facts and also about the Pumpkin Regatta. I didn’t know that was a thing! This is the perfect book for children who need help with their patience and also those who are interested in gardening.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.