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Growing a Garden in Children's Books

Cover art for MY GARDEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
Kirkus Star MY GARDEN
by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Kevin Henkes
"Just plain perfect. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A little girl enjoys helping her mother in her garden, but she knows if she had a garden, it would be something else entirely: no weeds, ever-blooming multicolored flowers with hues she can change with just a thought, chocolate rabbits instead of pests and so on. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2005
ZINNIA’S FLOWER GARDEN
by Monica Wellington, illustrated by Monica Wellington
"All of these factors create a successful germination of science and storytelling, growing a terrific introduction to the life cycle of plants and a good choice for young gardeners everywhere. (Picture book. 3-8)"
A girl and her garden are the subject of this engaging outing. Read full book review >
Cover art for FOUR FRIENDS IN THE GARDEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2004
FOUR FRIENDS IN THE GARDEN
by Sue Heap, illustrated by Sue Heap
"Very nice. (Picture book. 3-6)"
With colors bright as a summer day and patterns just as cheery, Heap takes her characters from Four Friends Together (2003) on another gentle romp. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2004
Kirkus Star GOOD MORNING, GARDEN
by Barbara Brenner, illustrated by Denise Ortakales
"This is the anti-bedtime story, and a wonderful way to wake up. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Brilliant cut-paper collage and joyful rhyme make Brenner's latest a winner. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2003
SECRET IN THE GARDEN
by James Mayhew, illustrated by James Mayhew
"A lovely seduction to tempt readers to the longer story. (Picture book. 5-7)"
A sumptuously illustrated tale pays homage to Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2002
LILY’S GARDEN
by Deborah Kogan Ray, illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray
"Not least, Lily's enthusiasm is catching and may well provoke a few more seedlings to be incubated in late-winter windows. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A composed and illuminating passage through a year of gardening on a Maine farm. Read full book review >