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    How to Grow a Monster

    Part of Makers Make It Work

    Author Kiki Thorpe
    Illustrated by Barbara Bongini
    Paperback
    $6.99 US
    Astra Publishing House | Astra Young Readers
    6.5"W x 9"H x 0.1"D   | 3 oz | 120 per carton
    On sale Aug 04, 2020 | 32 Pages | 9781635922776
    Age 5-8 years | Grades K-3
    Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell K
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    American Farm Bureau Book of the Year Award

    Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them.

    Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Gardening / Agriculture)
    American Farm Bureau Foundation Award for Education Book of the Year
    "When kids try to thwart their mother’s zucchini patch, they end up with a monster! This is a great STEM-focused book." –American Farm Bureau
    © Mercedes Mcandrew
    Kiki Thorpe is the New York Times best-selling author of the Never Girls series. She has written three titles in the Makers Make It Work series, The Runaway Chicken, How to Grow a Monster, and The Lost and Found Weekend. She lives in Colorado. View titles by Kiki Thorpe
    Barbara Bongini was born in Milan and knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. She has had books published all over the world, including the Makers Make It Work books, The Lost and Found Weekend and How to Grow a Monster. View titles by Barbara Bongini

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    American Farm Bureau Book of the Year Award

    Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them.

    Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Gardening / Agriculture)

    Praise

    American Farm Bureau Foundation Award for Education Book of the Year
    "When kids try to thwart their mother’s zucchini patch, they end up with a monster! This is a great STEM-focused book." –American Farm Bureau

    Author

    © Mercedes Mcandrew
    Kiki Thorpe is the New York Times best-selling author of the Never Girls series. She has written three titles in the Makers Make It Work series, The Runaway Chicken, How to Grow a Monster, and The Lost and Found Weekend. She lives in Colorado. View titles by Kiki Thorpe
    Barbara Bongini was born in Milan and knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. She has had books published all over the world, including the Makers Make It Work books, The Lost and Found Weekend and How to Grow a Monster. View titles by Barbara Bongini

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