After Mae's family moves from the country to the city, she desperately misses the plants she had been used to. In contrast, the city feels gray and lifeless. But then she discovers a small weed growing outside a jungle-like store named, simply, Florette. She takes the tiny plant home. Can Mae really make a garden of her own in the middle of this gigantic city?
This is a sweet story about appreciating the natural world, no matter where you live. Walker's watercolor illustrations are gorgeous and complement the story quite well. I do find it a bit distracting that the store, Florette, is never explained. Is it a garden center? A florist? An arboretum? A community garden spot? Or something else entirely? Despite the ambiguity, this is a lovely book with a very satisfying ending.
Pre-K, EL (K-3) -- ADVISABLE. Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist
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