Mam?'s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas

In this highly anticipated companion to Pura Belpre Honor winner Pap?'s Magical Water-Jug Clock, little Jes?s gets a new and very important job: caring for Mam?'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, Mam?'s favorite, crashes to the floor! How will Jes?s get out of this one?

When Jes?s gets home after school, he has to fill the time until Mam? can take him outside to play. It's tough, until Mam? appoints him Chief Plant Officer--he'll be like a big brother to her precious houseplants! Jes?s does an excellent job keeping them watered, entertained, and happy--until an unfortunate accident during a dance party throws Jes?s's entire job into crisis mode! Join Jes?s and a hilarious cast of houseplants as they navigate the biggest challenge of all.

The high-spirited hero of Pap?'s Magical Water-Jug Clock is back with another irresistible family misadventure that will warm your heart and make you laugh.

Author: Jes?s Trejo
Publisher: Minerva
Published: 09/10/2024
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 10.20h x 9.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781662651069
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2024
School Library Journal 08/16/2024 pg. 1
Booklist 09/01/2024 pg. 88

About the Author
Jesús Trejo is a comedian, the creator of the Showtime special Stay at Home Son, and an actor on the Netflix series Mr. Iglesias and the TV Land series Teachers. Jesús is also the host of the web series Tacos Con Todo, 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.

Eliza Kinkz is a Tejana illustrator whose debut picture book was Goldie's Guide to Grandchilding, written by Clint McElroy. Eliza has worked on TV shows, music videos, and most happily on her own award-winning animated films.