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Flowers on many plants develop into edible fruit. From early spring to late summer, children and adults grow plants that produce flowers that turn into pea pods, raspberries, corn, peaches, peanuts, and finally pumpkins.
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On most nights, Alex stays in bed while Papa goes off to work.
A boy and his father, shown as African Americans in warmly hued illustrations, enjoy doing everyday activities together, from laundry to sharing a book and more.
Though he's pretty ordinary looking (and wears a truly ugly bathrobe), the narrator's dad can get rid of the Big Bad Wolf and sing like a professional. Most important though, the narrator knows that his dad loves him and he loves his dad!
Jubilant illustrations show how a father supports his son as he grows into a man and eventually becomes a father himself.