PreS-Gr 2–Rita is a playful girl, and one day, while she is playing out in the vegetable garden, she turns into a pink worm. Perplexed by the transformation, she moves around the garden encountering a grasshopper, a beetle, a fire ant, and other talking creatures who assist her into turning back into a human. It is through a piece of correspondence that Rita learns that she must cross a Potato Forest to reach the Eggplant Tower before 12 o’clock to be a girl again. Through a whimsical story and illustrations, the narrative includes riddles, questions, and puzzles in this magical quest resembling a fairy tale. Children will immerse themselves in Rita’s journey and will be invested in playing along with her.
VERDICT This title enticingly captures the imagination and creativity of a lonely girl who finds friends and joy in her community garden.
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