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Starred Review on July 25, 2025 | Transitional - Chapter Books
Gr 2–5—A grumpy fish. An optimistic houseplant. An old house full of oddities. In this cozy, character-driven chapter book, Ivy the ivy and Toasty the fish form an unlikely alliance with a book-loving spider and other curious creatures who enter the home of Jillian Tupper, a budding botanist, and her antique-dealer parents. Told in a warm and engaging narrative, the story gently explores themes of belonging, patience, and the quiet magic of being se...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




