Rating: Recommended
Katherine Tegen Books, 2012
ISBN: 978-0061804397
Age/Grade Level: Primary
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Amy Beth Bloom's debut picture book is simply adorable. After getting dislodged from his garden one day, a little sweet potato tries to find his way back home. Along the way he meets some not-so-nice flowers, eggplants, and carrots who call him "dumpy, bumpy, and kind of lumpy." But finally the little sweet potato comes upon a nice hodgepodge garden with many oblong vegetables and flowers. Calling him "bumpalicious," they welcome him in and tell him they like "all kinds." Children and adults alike will appreciate the book's message of acceptance, not to mention the bright illustrations with plenty of smiley faces to go around. Highly recommended!
Reviewer: Rita Law, Children's Librarian, Fullerton Public Library
