We Are Growing! | A Fun and Furry Adventure with Elephant and Piggie

We Are Growing!​

by Laurie Keller

About this Story

"Fun, whimsical, and engaging."

Picture this: a yard full of scrappy little grass blades discovering their superpowers after a storm flattens their perfect lawn. One’s crinkly like a potato chip, another’s so pointy it could poke a cloud, and—wait, is that one shaped like a hat?! Turns out, their weirdness isn’t a flaw—it’s their secret weapon. Curly grass? Raindrop catcher for thirsty ants. Spiky grass? Bunny deterrant supreme. And that umbrella blade? MVP shade-provider for grouchy ladybugs.

Laurie Keller delivers punchy rhymes (“Straight, twisty, tall, or small—each blade’s a star!”) and art so expressive you’ll swear grass has eyebrows. Kids will crack up at the blades’ “HECK YEAH, WE’RE USEFUL!” reactions, while grown-ups silently weep at the metaphor. (Bonus: Zero “you’re perfect as you are” syrup—just pure, chaotic leaf solidarity.)

Perfect for:

  • Tiny philosophers who ask “BUT WHYYYY?” about dandelions.
  • Classroom read-alouds with sound effects (splash! boing!).
  • Fans of The Bad Seed looking for more “flawed but fabulous” energy.

Book Features

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Suitable Age: 4 – 8 years

Reading Levels: Kindergarten – 3rd grade

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