BEATRICE AND BARB

WRITTEN BY KATE JENKS LANDRY

ILLUSTRATED BY VIVIAN MINEKER

Beatrice desperately wants a pet of her own. Her mom has other ideas. No dog. No cat. No hedgehog. They finally reach a compromise, and Beatrice gets … a Venus flytrap. Being a good sport, Beatrice makes the best of things. She gives her new friend a name, Barb. She does all the things with Barb that good pet owners do – they go on walks and play fetch. Only, now, despite all the love and care, Barb is starting to look sick, with black spots on her leaves and some parts of her turning mushy. Beatrice knows she has to find a way to save Barb. But how? This debut picture book from author Kate Jenks Landry offers a universal and powerful message about how to take care of those we love.

• Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre

• 2024 Growing Good Kids – Excellence in Children's Literature Award, International Junior Master Gardener Program, Joint Winner