 | How To Talk To Your Succulent Author: Persico, Zoe | |
| Price: $11.47 | ||
Summary:
After the loss of her mother, Adara struggles to communicate with her family about her grief. When a sympathetic ear arises in an unlikely place, Adara can finally find her words — but can she find the time to listen? In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/25)
School Library Journal (+) (00/03/25)
Booklist (04/01/25)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/03/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2025 After Adara's mother passes away, nothing makes sense anymore. Her dad shuts down every time Adara tries to talk to him but still won’t let her anywhere out of his sight, afraid that he will lose her. To make matters worse, he moves them from sunny California to mid-winter Michigan. Despite all this, bits of warmth sneak through the thorny vines of Adara’s sadness: her lively grandmother, eccentric neighbor Winnie, and the discovery that she can speak to plants distract her from the pain she feels about her parents. With the help of her new friends, both human and leafy, will Adara learn to grow where she is planted? Persico’s debut graphic novel is a touching tale, particular for middle-graders experiencing grief and loss. Persico’s breathtaking artwork distinguishes this from other works tackling similar subjects—every page blushes with luscious color, enveloping readers in light. Like Boehman and Briner’s Dear Rosie (2023), Persico's moving story uses the natural world to speak to young grief in a way that transcends words. Readers of all ages will walk away from this book feeling a bit sunnier. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
