"Plantzilla" by David Catrow tells the whimsical story of a young boy who nurtures a small plant he receives as a gift. As he cares for it, the plant grows at an astonishing rate, transforming into a gigantic, cheerful creature that captures the attention of the entire neighborhood. While Plantzilla's size and antics delight the local kids, adults begin to fear the enormous plant’s presence. The boy must navigate the challenges of having such a wonderful but misunderstood friend, ultimately teaching everyone about acceptance, friendship, and the joy of embracing differences. The story is vibrant and humorous, filled with playful illustrations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

This book was published in 2019 by Turtleback .

JERDINE NOLEN is the author of many beloved picture books, including Plantzilla and Raising Dragons , which won the Christopher Award and was a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children. She lives in Maryland. KADIR NELSON has illustrated many popular books for children, including Just the Two of Us by Will Smith and Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee. He lives in California. Karen Beaumont is the author of many children's books, including I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!, illustrated by David Catrow. She lives in Capitola, California.