{"product_id":"growing-home","title":"Growing Home","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Fans of Beth Ferry's charming picture books will be delighted with her clever new middle grade about the joys of finding true friendship. Featuring an unlikely set of characters, whimsical asides from an irrepressible narrator, and art by the brilliant Fan Brothers, GROWING HOME is an absolute delight!\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eKatherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Chatty asides from Ferry ( \n\u003ci\u003eThe Peddler of Puddles\u003c\/i\u003e) provide context and vocabulary lessons as a buoyant, omniscient narrator skillfully conveys the foursome's idiosyncrasies, particularly Toasty's sense of isolation and accompanying crankiness. Neat spot illustrations by the Fan brothers ( \n\u003ci\u003eBarnaby Unboxed!\u003c\/i\u003e), rendered in their signature style, convey humorous details such as both Toasty and Arthur sporting fetching bowler-style hats.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A grumpy goldfish, a self-confident ivy, a curious spider, and an anxious violet come together to love and protect their human family in this whimsical modern fantasy ideal for family readalouds.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness for Book Trades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t★ \"Told in a warm and engaging narrative, the story gently explores themes of belonging, patience, and the quiet magic of being seen....A meditative, charming delight for readers who appreciate stories of found family and quiet transformation.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The story comes together like a recipe: Simple ingredients combine, transform, and rise into something wonderful. In its matter-of-fact wisdom, rich vocabulary (often defined within the text), hint of magic, and empathetic nonhuman characters who solve problems in creative ways this delightful work is reminiscent of \n\u003ci\u003eFerris \u003c\/i\u003eby Kate DiCamillo, \n\u003ci\u003eOur Friend Hedgehog \u003c\/i\u003eby Lauren Castillo, and \n\u003ci\u003eIvy Lost and Found \u003c\/i\u003eby Cynthia Lord and Stephanie Graegin. Charming.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeth Ferry is the author of numerous picture books for children including \n\u003ci\u003eRoar for Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePrunella\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eStick and Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. She is an avid reader who believes that any day spent with a book is a perfect day. Beth lives with her family by the beach in New Jersey where she finds inspiration in the salty air. In addition to writing picture books, Beth also writes chapter books and graphic novels. She's the author of the middle grade book \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing Home\u003c\/i\u003e. You can learn more at BethFerry.com. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTerry Fan received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits, and prints. Terry is the cocreator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e It Fell from the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eLizzy and the Cloud\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Illinois, he now lives in Toronto. Visit him online TheFanBrothers.com. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEric Fan is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. Born in Hawaii and raised in Toronto, he attended the Ontario College of Art and Design, where he studied illustration, sculpture, and film. He has a passion for vintage bikes, clockwork contraptions, and impossible dreams. Eric is the cocreator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eIt Fell from the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eLizzy and the Cloud\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit him online TheFanBrothers.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Ferry has presented a wonderfully imaginative story with magic, mystery, and adventure, set almost entirely in one setting (goldfish tanks don't move that easily). In addition, detailed pencil illustrations by the talented Fan brothers are sprinkled throughout, and these add whimsy to the novel's delightfully expressive animal and vegetal protagonists, especially Toasty, with his signature bowler hat and perpetual frown.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The utterly charming tale is populated by memorable, messy characters, and it's a pleasure to watch them grow from jealous roommates to dear friends as they each gain wisdom and empathy. Touches of magic and a droll narrative style add enjoyment, and the occasional black-and-white illustrations are adorable accompaniments. A splendidly silly story that will have readers looking at friendship (and houseplants) in a new way.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e An ALA Notable Book\u003cbr\u003e A Kids' Indie Next List Pick\u003cbr\u003e A CCBC Choices Book\u003cbr\u003e A Barnes and Noble Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e An Amazon Top 20 Children's Book of the Year Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Spotify Best Family Audiobook of 2025\u003cbr\u003e Global Read Aloud 2026 Early Reader Selection\u003cbr\u003e A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"A meditative, charming delight.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn unlikely team of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human in this charming middle grade novel from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Beth Ferry, with illustrations from the award-winning Fan brothers.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIvy is the beloved houseplant of young Jillian Tupper of Number 3 Ramshorn Drive, much to the constant dismay of Toasty the goldfish, who is technically the family pet--swimming in his special place of honor, the antique octagonal fish tank--and \n\u003ci\u003eshould\u003c\/i\u003e be the most loved. It seems that's how the cookie (or cheese puffs, in Toasty's case) crumbles in the curious Tupper household, but soon a sequence of thrilling and magical events challenges that way of life forever. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst, there's the arrival of Arthur, a knowledgeable spider with a broken leg and a curious mind, hidden in an old typewriter. Then Jillian throws everyone for a loop when she brings home dear, sweet Ollie, a school houseplant who just wants to be friends and sing. When Toasty splashes the plants with his tank water out of frustration, the friends learn that they can do magical things--like lift heavy objects and turn things invisible! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt turns out Toasty's fishtank isn't just for fish; it was made by a curious inventor who gave it special powers that, in the wrong hands, could disrupt everything forever. And a curious man with purple shoes just so happens to want that tank at any cost. Can Ivy, Toasty, Arthur, and Ollie grow to be friends in time to work together to save their beloved Tupper family from utter ruin?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/24\/2025 (EAN 9781665942485, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2025 (EAN 9781665942485, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781665942485, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/23\/2025 (EAN 9781665942485, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2025 pg. 93 (EAN 9781665942485, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/25\/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9781665942485, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781665942508, Other)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eFerry, Beth\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeth Ferry is the author of numerous picture books for children including \n\u003ci\u003eRoar for Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePrunella\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eStick and Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. She is an avid reader who believes that any day spent with a book is a perfect day. Beth lives with her family by the beach in New Jersey where she finds inspiration in the salty air. In addition to writing picture books, Beth also writes chapter books and graphic novels. She's the author of the middle grade book \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing Home\u003c\/i\u003e. You can learn more at BethFerry.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eFan, Terry\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTerry Fan received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits, and prints. Terry is the cocreator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e It Fell from the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eLizzy and the Cloud\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Illinois, he now lives in Toronto. Visit him online TheFanBrothers.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eFan, Eric\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEric Fan is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. Born in Hawaii and raised in Toronto, he attended the Ontario College of Art and Design, where he studied illustration, sculpture, and film. He has a passion for vintage bikes, clockwork contraptions, and impossible dreams. Eric is the cocreator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eIt Fell from the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eLizzy and the Cloud\u003c\/i\u003e. 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