How to Grow and Eat Monster Vegetables
By M. P. Robertson
Grandfather James’s garden grows sharp-toothed vegetables—but what happens when the plants grow back?
whimsical · funny · imaginative · informative
Genres
What is How to Grow and Eat Monster Vegetables about?
Grandfather James invites his grandchildren into a garden unlike any other, where vegetables have strange names, surprising habits and sometimes very sharp teeth. Discover how to grow Globe Farty-Chokes, Carnivorous Cabbages and Grumpkins, while learning how to handle pests, choose the right compost and avoid a Turn ’N’ Nip. With recipes for curious creations such as Beat-Em-Up-Root chocolate cake, this playful guide blends gardening know-how, imaginative creatures and plenty of silly surprises.
About the author
M. P. Robertson is an author and illustrator who creates imaginative picture books for children. He is best known for magical stories such as The Egg, The Dragon Snatcher and The Sandcastle. M. P. enjoys bringing stories to life with detailed drawings, surprising creatures and plenty of humour, inspiring young readers to explore their own ideas.
Pages
30 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2017
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