How Not to Kill Your Plant, by Magda Gargulakova & Lenka Chytilova/Illustrated by Hannah Abbo, (Dec. 2023, Albatros Media), $15.95, ISBN: 9788000069968
Ages 6-10
Kids love gardening programs. Remember in science, when you (or your kids) grew a sprout from a bean? Gardening is magic, and houseplants are pretty. How Not to Kill Your Plant is a kid-friendly, illustrated guide to caring for houseplants. Organized into areas like “The Basics of Care”, “Encyclopedia of Houseplants”, and “Cultivation Practice,” the book has everything kids need to get started on a new hobby and set them up for a lifetime of loving and caring for plants. The “Encyclopedia of Houseplants” section features detailed drawings on 16 popular houseplants that are great for beginners. Yes, I said beginners, because I’m using this book to take care of my plants, too. Kids’ books are the best way to learn things and develop a solid base understanding! There are troubleshooting suggestions and step-by-step instructions on plant care, including taking cuttings, propagating, and repotting. Helpful icons on the plant pages let readers know the basics at a glance: how much to water, how much sunlight, is it okay to have around pets? At only 56 pages, it’s not overwhelming for new plant hobbyists. I loved this book and think you will, too.
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