{"product_id":"mams-magnificent-dancing-plantitas-isbn-9781662651069","title":"Mamá's Magnificent Dancing Plantitas","description":"\u003cb\u003e BookPage Best Picture Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this highly anticipated companion to Pura Belpre Honor winner \u003ci\u003ePapá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock\u003c\/i\u003e, little Jesús gets a new and very important job: caring for Mamá’s beloved houseplants. From sharing his best jokes with the grumpy Cactus to dancing with the beautiful Peace Lily, it's going great—until the Golden Pothos, Mamá's favorite, crashes to the floor! How will Jesús get out of this one?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Jesús gets home after school, he has to fill the time until Mamá can take him outside to play. It's tough, until Mamá appoints him Chief Plant Officer—he'll be like a big brother to her precious houseplants! Jesús does an excellent job keeping them watered, entertained, and happy—until an unfortunate accident during a dance party throws Jesús’s entire job into crisis mode! Join Jesús and a hilarious cast of houseplants as they navigate the biggest challenge of all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high-spirited hero of \u003ci\u003ePapá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock \u003c\/i\u003eis back with another irresistible family misadventure that will warm your heart and make you laugh.\u003cb\u003eA Best Picture Book of 2024 \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA New York Public Library Best Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e150 Most Anticipated Books Fall 2024 —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThe 30 Best New Book Releases This Month \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Favorite Children's Book of 2024 \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Growing Book By Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A companion to the resplendent \u003ci\u003ePapá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock\u003c\/i\u003e, Trejo and Kinkz’s latest collaboration amuses with similar madcap humor and shenanigans, focusing on [a] supportive mother-son relationship….the miniature scamp’s hijinks and wry observations bring the laughs to the forefront.\"\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Your new go-to….an extra-entertaining read-aloud.” \u003cb\u003e—We Are Teachers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e “\u003c\/b\u003e★Another warmly funny story that highlights the value of improvisational thinking, the beauty of a loving family and the joys of houseplants.” \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eBookPage, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Once again, Jesús is back with an entertaining and hilarious adventure about an innocent misunderstanding. Not only does this one teach you about plants and how to care for them, (and what not to do with them), it's laugh-out-loud funny!”\u003ci\u003e –\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eBookpeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hilarious…so much fun to read aloud.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eLibrary Mom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I love everything about this book. I love the scribbly art, I love the mix of English and Spanish, I love all the expressions on the plants, and I love Jesús and his adorable novela-esk dramatics…. A cute, hilarious book about plants, dealing with boredom, and learning what to do when you break something precious.” – \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara’s Bookstore \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jesus Trejo did it again! A beautiful book accompanied with amazing illustrations! It is always so refreshing and moving when I stumble on a children's book that reminds me of my upbringing.” – \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild Sisters Book Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Will delight any Spanish-level listener.\" —\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(for the Spanish language edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Illustrator Kinkz returns with vivid and engaging watercolor illustrations including lots of detailed plants with facial expressions and handwritten dialogue. Overall, a vibrant portrait of a mother-son bond that mostly delivers on its upbeat message.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★★★★★\"Trejo’s writing is lyrical and clever, tapping into a child’s humor with plant jokes! Kinkz illustrations are child-centered….Should we (librarians\/readers) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? Toward the top!” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eYouth Services Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJesús Trejo is a comedian, the creator of the Showtime special \u003ci\u003eStay at Home Son\u003c\/i\u003e, and an actor on the Netflix series \u003ci\u003eMr. Iglesias\u003c\/i\u003e and the TV Land series\u003ci\u003e Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e. Jesús is also the host of the web series \u003ci\u003eTacos Con Todo\u003c\/i\u003e, in which he navigates the LA taco scene with celebrity guests. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, where he still lives, Jesús appears regularly at international comedy festivals and stand-up venues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEliza Kinkz is a Tejana illustrator whose debut picture book was \u003ci\u003eGoldie's Guide to Grandchilding\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Clint McElroy. 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