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We Can Hear Without Ears: And Other Things You Didn't Know We Plants Could Do

We Can Hear Without Ears: And Other Things You Didn't Know We Plants Could Do

Review Quotes: ★ "Without plants none of us would survive... Speaking on behalf of tulips and sunflowers, willows and pine trees, the carnivorous Venus flytrap, and more, a chatty, slightly...

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Review Quotes:
★ "Without plants none of us would survive... Speaking on behalf of tulips and sunflowers, willows and pine trees, the carnivorous Venus flytrap, and more, a chatty, slightly sarcastic collective narrator argues that plants are crucial... An enchanting mix of whimsy and well-delivered facts, Peters' portrait of community and cooperation among plants offers a model for us 'nonplants' to consider if we, too, want a successful future, from being more attentive to our surroundings to using more renewable energy. Ridolfi's enticing mixed-media collages blend earthy, energetic botanical sketches with woodblock-style prints to depict a variety of landscapes showcasing plant power. A delightful, humorous journey that will have youngsters regarding flora with a newfound respect."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"The plants in this cheeky, irreverent nature study are on a mission to shed their stationary reputation and let readers know they have a lot going on under their calm, inanimate demeanor... Mixed media collage art brims with a dimensional energy, matching the vibrant, sassy tone of the text, while a variety of animals run through different landscapes of lush forest, dry deserts, and sweet little gardens. The layered elements create a sense of continuity from one scene to the next, embracing the idea that all of nature is connected and that the role these plants play is essential and should be celebrated."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"...it might behoove us 'nonplants' to take a closer look at the many ways we resemble our green cousins. We might just have something to learn from them about relying more on renewable energy, adapting to increasingly scarce resources, and staying connected to all life... A mild scolding that may well leave young readers with a whole new perspective on their place in nature."-- Booklist

"Recommended...students are sure to learn something new about plants and also gain a new appreciation for their abilities and those who love botany or looking projects related to plant life will want to pick this one up."-- Youth Services Book Review


Biographical Note:
Lisa Westberg Peters is the author of 21 children's books including Our Family Tree, winner of the Minnesota Book Award, Push-Pull Morning: Dog-Powered Poems about Matter and Energy, and Earthshake: Poems from the Ground Up. She lives with her husband in St. Paul, Minnesota, and loves to spend time at their cabin in northwestern Wisconsin.

Danielle Ridolfi is a picture book illustrator, designer, visual culture scholar, and instructor in children's studies and illustration. She was the 2024 recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship.

Publisher Marketing:
Plants have secret skills. They are water wizards, finding water in the driest landscapes. They are a community, sending underground messages--and even food and water!--to other plants. And yes, they can hear without ears.

Here's a wondrous picture book for children ages 4-8 that will shake up the way readers think about plants.

Hey, creatures of the world! The plants would like to set a few things straight in this entertaining account of the astonishing skills they possess. Readers will be familiar with some of these abilities, such as photosynthesis, but others are likely to amaze children and adults alike, such as the fact that trees can communicate with--and send food and water to--one another through their roots with the help of fungi that connect them!

Bursting with fun facts and plants with attitude, We Can Hear Without Ears is an energetic account of the invisible ways plants defend, nourish, strengthen themselves, and communicate with others. It will awe budding botanists, nature lovers, and even those who may think plants are boring. These plants are anything but boring; in fact, they're thrilling, and as they share their secrets, they are sure to transform the way you think about flora.

Review Citations:

  • Booklist 02/01/2026 (EAN 9781635927337, Hardcover)
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026 (EAN 9781635927337, Hardcover)
  • Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026 (EAN 9781635927337, Hardcover) - *Starred Review


Author: Peters, Lisa Westberg
Publisher: Astra Young Readers
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-04-07
BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants|Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests
Weight: 1.01 lbs
ISBN: 9781635927337
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781635927337

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