MILLIE FLEUR'S POISON GARDEN

Elizabeth Knowelden's vibrant performance sparkles in a fantastically fun story that celebrates uniqueness. Young Millie Fleur La Fae's garden, with plants like sneezing stickyweed and fanged fairy moss, clashes with Garden Glen's theme of sameness and perfection. Millie considers planting more ordinary flora that would blend in and be considered less "weird" but devises an alternative plan that celebrates her individuality. Knowelden captivates with her mastery of animated and eclectic character voices--enhanced by a lively chorus of sound effects and music. Young readers following with the read-along will enjoy the musical cues to turn pages, while Knowelden's playful narration, filled with lively alliteration and audacious onomatopoeia, promises to enchant adults, as well. The only drawback? This sparkling audio experience is so short, you'll wish it would last longer. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]