Two Old Potatoes and Me

by John Coy

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Two Old Potatoes and Me is a really simple book about coping with divorce and growing potatoes, making for a cute little story about a father and daughter trying to make new memories.

The art in this one is a love it or leave kind of style, reminiscent of a messy scrapbook. It’s really energetic and makes a rather mundane subject, like growing potatoes, into something a bit more lively and vibrant. It also really matches the story well, reflecting both the jumble of feelings as the two adjust and the happiness they find in a simple task.


This would definitely make for a great activity book as well, and it seems like a fun idea to use this a starting point to growing your own potato. I really like that this one touches on divorce as well. It’s subtle, so you can focus on the potatoes if it doesn’t apply but having it in there not only helps with reading diversity but possibly with kids who are having trouble adjusting themselves.