Love Grows

A delightful celebration of family, plants, and the boundlessness of love told in poetic letters from aunt to niece from bestselling author Ruth Spiro and beloved artist Lucy Ruth Cummins.

A child’s visit to her aunt's home ignites a passion for plants. As the book begins, the child is now home, receiving a loving note and gift from her aunt – her very own plant baby!

I'm sending this pothos, so while we're apart,
you'll look at its leaves and know you're in my heart.

This gift is followed by others, and with each addition, their relationship blossoms. The young girl blooms. And love grows! A year later, when theaunt comes for a visit, the proud young plantsperson shows off the indoor garden they created; a twin to their aunt’s and a cheerful reminder of theirboundless love.

• Each spread includes a sidebar with a fun fact about the new plant.
• The plant parent trend that surged during the pandemic is still growing, and is blossoming in the picture book space!

According to the Million Gardens Movement, 9.3 million Americans started gardening in 2020 in community spaces, schoolyards, and more. According to the Natural Start Alliance, nature-focused preschools and kindergartens have grown 25-fold over the past decade and continue to rise in popularity. There are many houseplant enthusiast groups on social media with strong followings and engagement that are filled with parents of young children.

Ages 4 to 8
32 pages
10 in H | 10 in W | 0.9 lb Wt