Mama’s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas

In this highly anticipated companion to Pura Belpre Honor winnerPap’s Magical Water-Jug Clock, little Jess gets a new and very important job: caring for Mam’s beloved houseplants. From sharing his best jokes with the grumpy Cactus to dancing with the beautiful Peace Lily, it’s going great–until the Golden Pothos, Mam’s favorite, crashes to the floor! How will Jess get out of this one?

When Jess gets home after school, he has to fill the time until Mam can take him outside to play. It’s tough, until Mam appoints him Chief Plant Officer–he’ll be like a big brother to her precious houseplants! Jess does an excellent job keeping them watered, entertained, and happy–until an unfortunate accident during a dance party throws Jess’s entire job into crisis mode! Join Jess and a hilarious cast of houseplants as they navigate the biggest challenge of all.

The high-spirited hero ofPap’s Magical Water-Jug Clockis back with another irresistible family misadventure that will warm your heart and make you laugh.

Jess Trejo is a comedian, the creator of the Showtime specialStay at Home Son, and an actor on the Netflix seriesMr. Iglesiasand the TV Land seriesTeachers. Jess is also the host of the web seriesTacos Con Todo, in which he navigates the LA taco scene with celebrity guests. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, where he still lives, Jess appears regularly at international comedy festivals and stand-up venues.Eliza Kinkz is a Tejana illustrator whose debut picture book wasGoldie’s Guide to Grandchilding, written by Clint McElroy. Eliza has worked on TV shows, music videos, and most happily on her own award-winning animated films.

• Publisher: Minerva
• Publish Date:September 10, 2024
• Pages;48
• Dimensions: 9.8 X 10.2 X 0.5 inches | 0.9 pounds
• Language:English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781662651069
• BISAC Categories:People & Places – United States – Hispanic & LatinoFamily – Parents,Science & Nature – Flowers & Plants