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Pete Moss and the Super Strong Spinach

Bloomers Island Garden of Stories #1

Part of Bloomers Island

Author Cynthia Wylie, Courtney Carbone
Illustrated by Katya Longhi
Ebook
RH Childrens Books | Rodale Kids
On sale Apr 03, 2018 | 32 Pages | 9781635650532
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Follow Pete Moss in this magical, beautifully illustrated story as he attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing his own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Pete immediately knows what he needs to grow spinach. It’s the one vegetable that can make him stronger. But does Pete have the patience to grow his spinach plants to win the contest? With the help of headmaster Professor Sage and his fellow Bloomers, Pete learns all about spinach, working hard toward his goals, and that good things take time to happen!

The Bloomers Isalnd series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.
Cynthia Wylie View titles by Cynthia Wylie
Courtney Carbone studied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a children’s book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, and '90s pop culture. Visit her on the web at @CBCarbone and CourtneyCarbone.com. View titles by Courtney Carbone
Katya Longhi View titles by Katya Longhi

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Follow Pete Moss in this magical, beautifully illustrated story as he attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing his own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Pete immediately knows what he needs to grow spinach. It’s the one vegetable that can make him stronger. But does Pete have the patience to grow his spinach plants to win the contest? With the help of headmaster Professor Sage and his fellow Bloomers, Pete learns all about spinach, working hard toward his goals, and that good things take time to happen!

The Bloomers Isalnd series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.

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Cynthia Wylie View titles by Cynthia Wylie
Courtney Carbone studied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a children’s book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, and '90s pop culture. Visit her on the web at @CBCarbone and CourtneyCarbone.com. View titles by Courtney Carbone
Katya Longhi View titles by Katya Longhi

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