Sprout Branches Out

by Jessika Von Innerebner (Author) Jessika Von Innerebner (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Discover the unbe-leaf-ably adorable story of a young plant with mulch to learn in this feel-good tale perfect for fans of The Bad Seed and Grumpy Monkey.

Sprout the plant lives on a small porch, in a little town. She’s only been able to grow two leaves and knows exactly why. Home is just not enough for her – she needs to venture out to the wild woods, the wise forest, and the lush jungle to find what she needs to thrive.

But once she’s out in the world, Sprout quickly learns that what she really needs may not be what she thought at all . . .

Meet a budding new picture book character with roots in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure about growing up, taking risks, and finding home again.

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Kirkus

Solid yet unfruitful.

Publishers Weekly

Von Innerebner humorously presents the punny story of a potted sprig with forest-size ambitions in this grow-where-you’re-planted story. Frustrated that she’s only grown two leaves, small-town Sprout offers reasons as to why she’s failing to thrive: “It’s not wild enough here! I should be in the woods where it’s SO wild, I’d grow leaves on my chest.” Inspired by a travel brochure, Sprout sets off for new canopies (“Seed ya later!”). After a wild wood proves too scary, a “tall, wise forest” too advanced, and a rainforest-like jungle too damp, Sprout finally concludes that there’s no place like home. Awash in bright shades of green, unlined digital artwork animates its foliage with friendly faces that frequently pipe up (“You grow, girl!” and “I’m an unbe-leaf-able listener”). It’s a lightweight, wordplay-forward adventure for budding sprouts. Ages 3–6. (Jan.)

Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.

Jessika Von Innerebner
Jessika von Innerebner is an author, artist, imagination instigator, creative thinker, and adventurous soul. If she were a plant, she would be a monstera because even though she needs her space to spread out, she also loves being around others. Jessika has an awesome community of fronds and has grown a lot because of them. Though she often leaves in search of excitement, Jessika always returns home to her roots.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250848789
Lexile Measure
570
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Publication date
January 24, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV029000 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | General
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Home
Self-realization
Plants

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