A sweet story set in a diverse classroom where the teacher hands out seeds and the children predict what each seed will grow into. But one seed doesn't grow. A story of anticipation, disappointment, adjustments, and hope for the future. Not something young readers will notice (I think), but the author's dedication at the end will cause you to rethink the book's meaning (and could be a bit triggering, and sad for adults). Loved the title's play on words "beansprout" and "beans sprouting," and the wonderful illustrations. Thanks to NetGalley and Charlesbridge for the eARC for this charming book.

We loved Beansprout! At its core, Beansprout is a story of perseverance and coming up with new plans when things don’t quite go as expected. With a distinct style and gorgeous illustrations, we had a great time reading this book as a family.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.