When Spencer moves to a new town, his mom is worried he may have a hard time making friends. But it’s easy! First, Spencer meets Fred, who is an excellent listener. Then there’s Dottie, who’s a bit wild, and Eugene, who’s a jokester. The only thing is, Fred, Dottie, and Eugene are all… plants.

Written by Becky Scharnhorst | Illustrated by Jiarui Jiang

Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books

2025