In Big Red and the Terrible Tomato Hornworms, Professor Sage holds a contest between the young Bloomers where each must choose their favorite vegetable to grow and care for. Here, young readers are introduced to the character of Big Red, who knows exactly what he wants to grow: tomatoes! After all, they are the main ingredient in some of his favorite foods: spaghetti, ketchup, and pizza. But as he starts planting, he discovers that he'll have to battle hornworms to keep his tomatoes healthy and safe. In the end, he has to use his newfound gardening knowledge and peacemaking skills to work with the hornworms and save his tomatoes.
Bloomers Island Garden of Stories picture books take young readers and listeners to Bloomers Island to experience the world of plants, flowers, and gardens through lively stories and lush illustrations.
| ISBN: | 9781635651102 |
| Publication date: | 11th July 2018 |
| Author: | Cynthia Wylie |
| Illustrator: | Katya Longhi |
| Publisher: | Rodale Kids an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Bloomers Island |
| Genres: |
Animal Stories Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health |