How Not to Kill Your Plant
Lenka Chytilova author Magda Gargulakova author Hannah Abbo illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Published:25th Jan '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Everything kids need to grow happy, healthy houseplants without the guesswork.
How Not to Kill Your Plant is a fun, practical houseplant guide for kids ages 6 to 9 that turns plant care into an easy and rewarding hobby. Using bold illustrations, clear infographics, and step-by-step instructions, this fully illustrated nonfiction book teaches young readers how to care for houseplants with confidence. Kids learn the basics of watering, light, soil, and repotting, while also discovering how different plants grow and what they need to thrive.
Perfect for curious kids who love plants or want to try gardening indoors, this beginner-friendly guide makes plant care simple and approachable. From choosing the right plant to fixing common problems, this book encourages responsibility, patience, and observation while building real-world skills. Ideal for independent reading, family projects, or classroom learning, How Not to Kill Your Plant helps kids grow both plants and confidence.
Key Features:
- Houseplant Care for Kids: Teaches how to water, repot, fertilize, and care for common houseplants.
- Clear Step-by-Step Instructions: Easy directions help kids successfully care for their plants.
- Illustrations and Kid-Friendly Infographics: Visuals make plant care concepts easy to understand and remember.
- Plant Encyclopedia and Glossary Included: Introduces plant types, growth habits, and basic plant vocabulary.
- Perfect for Ages 6 to 9: Designed for young beginners developing an interest in plants and nature.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.
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"Still, this nonfiction title for kids should provide you with all the information that can help you out. And it really does. It lays down all the requirements, all the equipment, all the know-how." —Betsy Bird, School Library Journal
"How Not to Kill Your Plant is a wonderful resource for children interested in houseplants or gardening, even adults with less than a green thumb! The author included so much detail! From decisions needing to be made about what daylight and care we can provide the plants, how to chose the right plants for us, house plants throughout the seasons, and much, much more! The illustrations are delightful. They are brightly colored and detail the plants wonderfully." —Cherokee Crum, YA Books Central
"Do you like plants? Do you have trouble keeping them alive? This book is perfect to learn all about finicky house plants and how to best care for them to keep them alive." —Liam (age 12), Kids' Book Buzz
"Delightful advice for any age! Layout, info, and attractive graphics will appeal to visual learners on how not to kill your plant!" —Andrienne C., Azusa City Library
"How Not to Kill Your Plant is a fantastic houseplant care book for beginners because of its effective visual design and comprehensive information that will appeal to kids, teens, and adults." —Laila Carter, Cheltenham Township Library System
"With beautiful modern illustrations and a simplistic approach to basic plant procurement and care, this is the perfect comprehensive guidebook to anyone looking to care for plants." —The Novel Neighbor, Bookseller
"This was a delightful read about caring for and celebrating houseplants. Although it is categorized as a children's book, I can see myself gifting this book to an adult (along with a new plant that is featured in the book). I thought this book had great information, and the illustrations were so charming." —Margaret M., NetGalley-Reviewer
"This was a cute nonfiction guide to growing and keeping plants. I liked the illustrations. This would be a great resource for kids interested in keeping plants." —Melanie G., NetGalley-Librarian
ISBN: 9788000069968
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
56 pages