This Plant Is NOT Boring
This Plant Is NOT Boring
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July - August 2025
July - August 2025
Our featured story is This Plant Is NOT Boring by Marie Hoy–Kenny (author) and Mike Deas (illustrator), published by Orca Book Publishers. Reproduced with permission.
Get ready for a fun summer adventure with This Plant is NOT Boring, written by Marie Hoy-Kenny and illustrated by Mike Deas.
Meet Mia—a girl who dreams of getting a dog. But instead of a furry friend, Mia’s mom surprises her with…a plant. Yep, a plant! No tail-wagging, no barking, and definitely no tricks!
At first, Mia isn’t thrilled. Taking care of a plant feels way less exciting than having a dog. But then, life gets a bit stranger: a spooky message shows up and Mia starts to wonder if this plant might not be so boring after all…
Join us at StoryWalk at MacEwan to follow Mia’s unexpected journey. Will she discover that friendship can come in the most surprising forms?
This story is full of laughs, heart, and an important message about caring, responsibility, and finding fun in the unexpected. We hope you enjoy it!
Additional Information & Resources
MARIE HOY-KENNY is a writer, teacher, and mother. Marie is the author of the young adult novel The Girls from Hush Cabin, and her short stories and poetry have appeared in several literary magazines. This Plant Is NOT Boring is her debut picture book. Marie lives in Ontario with her husband, kids, and their mischievous poodle.
MIKE DEAS is an author/illustrator of graphic novels, including Dalen and Gole and the Graphic Guide Adventures series. While he grew up with a love of illustrative storytelling, Capilano College's Commercial Animation Program helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Mike and his family live on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
ADDITIONAL STORY ACTIVITY: https://www.orcabook.com/Assets/PDFs/TeacherResource/ThisPlantIsNOTBoring_Activity.pdf
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