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The Plant Muvah

Same Garden, Different Roots

Same Garden, Different Roots children’s picture book cover by Natacha R. Noel

The Plant Muvah’s Little Sprouts Collection

Different plants.
Brighter together.

A warm, whimsical picture book about friendship, individuality, boundaries, and the many beautiful ways children belong.

Written by Natacha R. Noel · Official release November 1, 2026 · Copies available now

  • Ages 4–8
  • Read-aloud picture book
  • 32 story pages
  • 8.5 × 8.5 inches

The story

There is room for every kind of sprout.

When six little plants gather for a moonlight celebration, each brings something different to the garden. Some are bold. Some are funny. Some are quiet. Millie the Monstera discovers that she does not have to perform, speak up, or change who she is to belong beside her friends.

With expressive plant characters, gentle humor, and a message children can feel without being lectured, Same Garden, Different Roots opens the door to conversations about acceptance, confidence, personal boundaries, and friendship.

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A copy for every little sprout.

Paperback

$15.99

A lightweight, family-friendly edition for everyday reading.

ISBN 979-8-9824163-0-8

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Hardcover

$24.99

A durable keepsake edition made for repeat bedtime and classroom reading.

ISBN 979-8-9824163-1-5

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Signed First Edition

$34.99

One of only 30 author-signed hardcovers, with an optional inscription and complimentary gift wrapping.

Limited first-edition availability

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What grows inside

A story children can see themselves in.

Belonging
Every child deserves a place in the garden.
Individuality
Different personalities make a community brighter.
Boundaries
Joining in can look different for everyone.

Meet the author

Natacha R. Noel, author of Same Garden, Different Roots

Natacha R. Noel

Natacha R. Noel is the creator of The Plant Muvah and The Plant Muvah’s Little Sprouts Collection. Inspired by real plants, real personalities, and the belief that there is no universal “normal,” she creates colorful stories where children are welcomed exactly as they are.

Questions from the garden

Book details and ordering

What age group is this book for?

Same Garden, Different Roots is written for ages 4–8 and designed for reading aloud at home, in classrooms, and in community settings.

How many pages are included?

The book contains 32 story pages and 34 total interior pages, presented in a full-color 8.5 × 8.5-inch square format.

What makes the signed edition special?

Only 30 first-edition hardcovers are available signed by Natacha R. Noel. You may add an optional personalized message of up to 120 characters and request complimentary gift wrapping.

When will my book ship?

All editions are fulfilled directly by The Plant Muvah. Standard delivery is estimated at 5–10 business days.

Is this part of a series?

Yes. This is a Plant Muvah Little Sprouts story and the first release in The Plant Muvah’s Little Sprouts Collection.

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