Summer Learning: The Glory of the Garden

by Obuhanych, Karen

Book - 2024

For pre-readers. Fiction. Five little kittens enjoy the wonders of spring as they spend time in the garden. For pre-readers. Fiction. Five little kittens enjoy the wonders of spring as they spend time in the garden. Show less

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We Garden Together!

Projects for Kids : Learn, Grow, and Connect With Nature

by Hirschi, Jane S.

Book - 2023

For pre-readers. Non-fiction. This colorful activity book invites kids to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities. For pre-readers. Non-fiction. This colorful activity book invites kids to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities. Show less

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Linh's Rooftop Garden

by Brown-Wood, JaNay

Book - 2023

For pre-readers. Fiction. Linh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden. Includes recipe for blueberry and banana pancakes. For pre-readers. Fiction. Linh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden. Includes recipe for blueberry and banana pancakes. Show less

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My Baba's Garden

by Scott, Jordan

Book - 2023

For pre-readers. Fiction. A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden. For pre-readers. Fiction. A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden. Show less

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Growing An Artist

The Story of A Landscaper and His Son

by Parra, John

Book - 2023

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Today is a big day—the first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the ...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Today is a big day—the first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anything that catches his eye: a nest full of baby birds, a nursery with row upon row of plants and flowers, and more. Father and son travel from house to house, pruning, weeding, mowing, and turning overgrown and chaotic yards into beautiful spaces. Show less

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In Our Garden

by Miller, Pat Zietlow

Book - 2022

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. An uplifting classroom tale about students who create a vegetable garden on their school's rooftop. From building th...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. An uplifting classroom tale about students who create a vegetable garden on their school's rooftop. From building the beds and planting the seeds to the first glorious harvest, here's the story of a garden—and a girl—in bloom, and what it takes for a new place to finally feel like home. Show less

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The Garden We Share

by Tucker, Zoe

Book - 2022

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. The story of the friendship between a young girl and an elderly woman as they plant seeds in a community garden alon...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. The story of the friendship between a young girl and an elderly woman as they plant seeds in a community garden alongside friends and neighbors, waiting for the seeds to flower. By mid-summer, the friends welcome a rainbow of color in the garden and picnics in the sun. At harvest, the young girl’s elderly friend is bed-ridden but jubilant as they share baskets with red tomatoes and snap peas amid the sweet smell of lavender. When the last leaves fall, everything is different. But in the spring, hope arises anew. Show less

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Rooftop Garden

by Smith, Danna

Book - 2022

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. A group of city friends works diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-ta...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. A group of city friends works diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin' original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story concludes with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners' commitment. Includes singalong audio and video animation. Show less

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Uncle John's City Garden

by Ford, Bernette G.

Book - 2022

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Visiting the city from her home in the suburbs, a child sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and har...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Visiting the city from her home in the suburbs, a child sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers. It’s the magic of nature in the heart of the city! Show less

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Miguel's Community Garden

by Brown-Wood, JaNay

Book - 2022

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for all of his friends, and he needs help searching for sunflower...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for all of his friends, and he needs help searching for sunflowers to complete the celebration. What do we know about sunflowers? They're tall with petals and leaves—and, hold on, is that a sunflower? No, that's an artichoke. Where, oh, where could those sunflowers be? A vibrant exploration of growing food and healthy eating. Show less

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My Delicious Garden

by Fortin, Anne-Marie

Book - 2022

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. As the seasons pass, a young girl, with the help of her mom, plants seeds and tends to her garden until it's time to...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. As the seasons pass, a young girl, with the help of her mom, plants seeds and tends to her garden until it's time to harvest a bounty big enough to share with all their friends. My Delicious Garden celebrates the joy of growing food from seed and is a cozy exploration of the connections between nature, food, and community. Show less

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Michelle's Garden

How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change

by Miller, Sharee

Book - 2021

For pre-readers and readers. Non-fiction. Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest ki...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Non-fiction. Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White House. This wouldn't be easy, since she'd never gardened before: Where should she start? What tools did she need? What would she plant? Everyone needs help when they're learning something for the first time, even the first lady of the United States, so she gathered the help of local students, the White House staff, and even President Barack Obama. Together, they wouldn't just grow a garden—they would inspire a nation! Show less

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Jayden's Impossible Garden

by Mangal, Maelina

Book - 2021

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend, Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as a milk jug bird feeder. Show less

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In A Garden

by McCanna, Tim

Book - 2020

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. A celebration of gardens, nature, and all sorts of critters. How does a garden grow? Follow along from seed to sprou...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. A celebration of gardens, nature, and all sorts of critters. How does a garden grow? Follow along from seed to sprout to bud to flower as a garden blooms. Worms, ladybugs, millipedes, and more help a garden grow each season. Rhyming text and stunning illustrations make this charming picture book as informative as it is fun to read aloud. Show less

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Let's Get Gardening

Book - 2019

For pre-readers and readers. Non-fiction. In this colorful guide featuring 30 easy gardening projects, kids will learn to grow their own fruits and vegeta...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Non-fiction. In this colorful guide featuring 30 easy gardening projects, kids will learn to grow their own fruits and vegetables, attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and recycle household items into animal habitats and fun decorations. Whether they've got a big backyard or just a windowsill, kids can grow all sorts of plants with this beginner's gardening book. Show less

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A Peaceful Garden

by London, Lucy

Book - 2018

For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Two cats lead the way as young readers learn how to choose seeds, dig holes, and water their plants to create their ...Show more For pre-readers and readers. Fiction. Two cats lead the way as young readers learn how to choose seeds, dig holes, and water their plants to create their own peaceful garden. From carrots and lettuce to sunflowers and daisies, this is a garden that children will be eager to plant and tend. Show less

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No-dig Children's Gardening Book

Easy and Fun Family Gardening

by Dowding, Charles

Book - 2023

For readers. Non-fiction. The simple and achievable gardening projects in this book are perfect for parents and young children to do together. All are bas...Show more For readers. Non-fiction. The simple and achievable gardening projects in this book are perfect for parents and young children to do together. All are based on Charles Dowding's trademark no-dig technique, which perfectly lends itself to gardening with little ones who can't manage heavy digging and who will quickly grow bored of endless weeding. Projects are broken down into easy, step-by-step processes, designed to be carried out by children. Running throughout the gardening projects are extra little facts about plants and wildlife, as well as things to look out for when you are outdoors. Show less

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Tiana's Garden Grows

by Alston, Bria

Book - 2023

For readers. Fiction. Before she cooks up something delicious in the kitchen, Disney Princess Tiana learns how to grow the ingredients in a garden on the rooftop of her restaurant. For readers. Fiction. Before she cooks up something delicious in the kitchen, Disney Princess Tiana learns how to grow the ingredients in a garden on the rooftop of her restaurant. Show less

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Parker Grows A Garden

by Curry, Parker

Book - 2022

For readers. Fiction. Parker is growing her own backyard garden! She plants tulips with Nana and herbs and vegetables with Mom Mom. After patiently waitin...Show more For readers. Fiction. Parker is growing her own backyard garden! She plants tulips with Nana and herbs and vegetables with Mom Mom. After patiently waiting all winter long, Parker sees her garden bloom! This story celebrates Parker’s relationships with her two grandmothers and the joy of nurturing plants in the garden. Show less

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Biscuit and Friends Visit the Community Garden

by Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Book - 2022

For readers. Fiction. Armed with seeds and a shovel, Biscuit and the little girl visit the community garden where they plant flowers with new friends. For readers. Fiction. Armed with seeds and a shovel, Biscuit and the little girl visit the community garden where they plant flowers with new friends. Show less

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The Garden Project

by McNamara, Margaret

Book - 2021

For readers. Fiction. The kids in Mrs. Connor’s class decide to turn an old sandbox into a garden filled with yummy vegetables. But not everyone is excite...Show more For readers. Fiction. The kids in Mrs. Connor’s class decide to turn an old sandbox into a garden filled with yummy vegetables. But not everyone is excited about the garden—or the veggies. Can the class convince Neil to join in the fun and taste the delicious treats that finally grow? Show less

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Twinkle and the Fairy Flower Garden

by Holabird, Katharine

Book - 2021

For readers. Fiction. The fairies at The Fairy School of Magic and Music are planting a class garden. All the fairies love tending to their pretty flowers...Show more For readers. Fiction. The fairies at The Fairy School of Magic and Music are planting a class garden. All the fairies love tending to their pretty flowers, except Twinkle. Her plant isn’t growing any flowers, just boring leaves. With a little patience, Twinkle discovers a very special surprise. Show less

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Nina Soni, Master of the Garden

by Sheth, Kashmira

Book - 2021

For readers. Fiction. It's Take Your Child to Work Day, and Nina, Kavita, and Jay are all going to work with Mom, a landscape architect, to learn how to s...Show more For readers. Fiction. It's Take Your Child to Work Day, and Nina, Kavita, and Jay are all going to work with Mom, a landscape architect, to learn how to start a garden. Naturally that's not enough for Nina, who quickly develops big plans for a business selling the vegetables she plans to grow. But her plans don't include managing the problems that inevitably arise, including rabbits, slugs, mosquitos, and more! Show less

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Grow It!

by Boone, Mary

Book - 2021

For readers. Non-fiction. Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including urban gardening; locally sourced food options, and the safety of...Show more For readers. Non-fiction. Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including urban gardening; locally sourced food options, and the safety of pesticides, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples like the Houston East End Greenbelt which have made a difference. Show less

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Sadiq and the Green Thumbs

by Nuurali, Siman

Book - 2020

For readers. Fiction. Even though it's summer, Sadiq goes to religious school four days a week to study the Quran. He and his friends find their teacher, ...Show more For readers. Fiction. Even though it's summer, Sadiq goes to religious school four days a week to study the Quran. He and his friends find their teacher, Mr. Kassim, strict and intimidating, but when Sadiq finds out that Mr. Kassim has an injured shoulder he decides to volunteer to help with the gardening--and he convinces his friends to volunteer as well. Show less

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