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Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son

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Notes From Your Bookseller
Notes From Your Bookseller

In his author-illustrator debut, John Parra's Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and his Son is a creative and heartwarming story about a boy who shadows his landscape architect father for the day. Brimming with creativity that taps into important STEM topics, Parra created something beautiful that's both educational and emotional.

Four starred reviews!
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year

From award-winning artist John Parra comes a “heartwarming family story that underscores the value of creativity, passion, and hard work” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that is “a love letter to sons and their fathers” (BookPage, starred review) based on his childhood experience.

Today is a big day—the first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anyth...

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