Plant the Tiny Seed

Matheson brings her interactive approach to Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star to a garden setting, giving readers a chance to take part in the process. First, children can “press” seeds into the ground, after which Matheson instructs, “Wiggle your fingers to add some water. That’s enough. Next, rub the sun to make it hotter.” Up come three green sprouts. Matheson sets the action against broad, white backdrops with just a hint of soil at the bottom edge, creating maximum contrasts as three flowers grow and blossom. Fans of Matheson’s previous titles and other books-as-apps should enjoy this loose introduction to how plants grow. Ages 4–8. Agent: Stacey Glick, Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. (Jan.)