Growing Season

El and Jo are the shortest kids in class, but Jo starts growing, while El feels smaller. They take a tiny, flowerless aster as their plant to care for over the summer, and it blooms, making El feel better.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2019
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co Inc

El and Jo, the youngest students in their class, share an unbreakable bond of friendship. Their names, too, are concise, reflecting their close connection. However, as spring arrives, a remarkable transformation takes place: Jo experiences an extraordinary growth spurt, while El, on the other hand, seems to shrink day by day. On the final day of school before the summer break, their teacher assigns each student a plant to nurture and care for throughout the season. As the other children eagerly reach for their chosen plants, El finds herself at the end of the line, with only a tiny, flowerless aster left. Initially feeling disappointed, she soon realizes that this humble aster holds a hidden surprise. Over the course of the summer, the aster blossoms into a magnificent flower, captivating everyone with its vibrant colors. Meanwhile, El, too, undergoes a remarkable transformation. She discovers her own strength, resilience, and confidence, growing taller and more self-assured with each passing day. As the school year resumes, El and Jo return to their classroom, their friendship stronger than ever before. They proudly present their blossoming aster plants to their classmates, symbolizing their personal growth and the power of perseverance. The story of El and Jo teaches us valuable lessons about friendship, growth, and self-discovery. It reminds us that even in the face of challenges, we can thrive and blossom if we embrace our unique qualities and support each other along the way.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 229 x 284 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781454927044