We Are Growing!

We Are Growing! follows a group of blades of grass as they discover their individual characteristics and traits. Each blade of grass begins to notice something unique about itself as it grows taller. The story unfolds through simple text and expressive illustrations that show the grass characters interacting and comparing themselves to one another. Their reactions and observations drive the narrative forward. The book addresses themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and celebrating individual differences. It presents these concepts in a format accessible to early readers while maintaining an engaging storyline with humor and charm.

Parents and teachers report their kids laugh out loud at the blades of grass discovering their unique traits. The simple vocabulary and repetitive text help beginning readers gain confidence. Multiple reviewers note it works as both a read-aloud and early reader book. Readers appreciate: - Clean, expressive illustrations that convey personality - Message about individuality without being preachy - Humor that appeals to both kids and adults - Short sentences ideal for new readers Common criticisms: - Story ends abruptly - Limited plot beyond grass describing differences - Some find it too basic for the price Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (450+ ratings) One teacher reviewer noted: "My first graders requested this book daily and started using the 'est' suffix more in their own writing after reading it." A parent wrote: "Not the most substantive story, but my 4-year-old giggles every time and can now read most of it independently."

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🌱 We Are Growing! is part of the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series, created by Mo Willems to help early readers transition to more complex books 🏆 The book won the 2017 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, which honors authors and illustrators of distinguished books for beginning readers 📚 Author Laurie Keller initially worked as a greeting card illustrator for Hallmark Cards before becoming a children's book creator 🌿 The book uses blade-by-blade comparisons of growing grass to teach young readers about uniqueness, self-discovery, and celebrating individual differences 🎨 The story's simple yet expressive illustrations help children understand concepts of comparison and superlatives (tallest, curliest, crunchiest) through visual storytelling