Plants Can’t Sit Still
Do plants really move? Absolutely!
You might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don’t sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it’s a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this fascinating picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are.
Millbrook Press
ISBN-10: 1467780316
ISBN-13: 978-1467780315
Ages 5-10
Honors
NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
Kirkus Best Children's Books of the Year
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Riverby Award
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
Maine Cream of the Crop Award
NYC Reads 365 Recommended Reading List
North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee
Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee
Cybils Finalist
NYC Reads 365 Recommended Reading List
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee
Book Links Lasting Connection
Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
Reviews
★ “A new way to see the plants around us.”—starred, Booklist
★ “Excellent collaboration produced a winner: graceful, informative, and entertaining.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
“This wonderful book… encourages children to look at plants in a new way and pay attention to all the details that tell us about how plants move.” —American Scientist
“The bright illustrations and the simple but moving text make this a solid addition to any collection looking to inspire interest in the natural world.” —School Library Journal
“A delightfully creative look at a characteristic of plants which is often overlooked…their movement.” —Cybils