Floridius Bloom and the Planet of Gloom

By Metz, Lorijo & Phelan, Matt

Publishers Summary:
Floridius Bloom has found a source of light on his planet of Gloom and he’s not sharing it with anyone. He’s even built a wall so that no one else can see it! Of course, Floridius is convinced that he needs it for his prize cherriflox to blossom. Not to mention the fact that he’s afraid of the monsters and the wigglyfluffs that lie beyond his wall. But when Floridius meets a curious creature named Zrill who invites him to come out from his self-imposed isolation, Floridius begins to understand that beauty is a thing to be shared . . . and friendship can supply its own kind of light. With warm and comforting illustrations, lilting rhyme, and a life lesson offered with a light touch, this picture book debut for both author and illustrator has all the makings of a classic.

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ISBN
978-0-80373-084-7
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2007

Gr 1-3 When a star falls into Floridius Bloom's yard, he builds a brick wall around his home to keep all the Light for himself and to protect him from the Monsters on the planet of Gloom. One day, young Zrill makes a hole in the wall to sneak a peek at the Light and accidentally drops a brick on Floridius's foot. Zrill takes him home to his mother to heal h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

When a star falls on the planet Gloom, loner Floridius Bloom builds a wall to encircle its light around himself. Inquisitive Zrill con...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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