The Last Plum - (Mini and Milo) by Venita Dimos (Hardcover)

About the Book

"When she is one plum short for her entry into the annual cooking competition, she asks her best friend Milo for his last plum. Milo doesn't want to hand it over, but Mini is determined to have it. Will Mini manage to make her plum pie, or will she find another very special ingredient? Mini and Milo are endearing, charming, and relatable, and together they learn to deal with life's big and small problems . . . building resilience and insight through trial and error and friendship. Written with heart and humor by family dispute specialist, mindset coach, and mom Venita Dimos, and brilliantly illustrated by Natashia Curtin, Mini and Milo will become your best friends too!"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Mini is wild about winning.

When she is one plum short for her entry into the annual cooking competition, she asks her best friend Milo for his last plum. Milo doesn't want to hand it over, but Mini is determined to have it. Will Mini manage to make her plum pie, or will she find another very special ingredient?

Mini and Milo are endearing, charming, and relatable, and together they learn to deal with life's big and small problems . . . building resilience and insight through trial and error and friendship. Written with heart and humor by family dispute specialist, mindset coach, and mom Venita Dimos, and brilliantly illustrated by Natashia Curtin, Mini and Milo will become your best friends too!

Review Quotes

"The softly colored, carefully composed digital illustrations present personable, sympathetic protagonists, with ample boldfaced type incorporated into the artwork for dramatic effect. A delightful charmer about how friendships can blossom through compromise."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (7/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)