Category Archives: Gardening

The Wall and the Wild by Christina Dendy, illustrated by Katie Rewse

Posted on November 23, 2021 by susanh579

The Wall and the Wild by Christina Dendy, illustrated by Katie Rewse. Lantana Publishing, 2021. 9781913747435  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book  What did you like about the book? Ana’s garden is full … Continue reading →

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A Year in Our New Garden by Gerda Muller

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

A Year in Our New Garden by Gerda Muller. Floris, 2021. 9781782507093 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? Beautiful hand drawn illustrations show a … Continue reading →

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How to Help a Pumpkin Grow, written and illustrated by Ashley Wolff

Posted on August 6, 2021 by susanh579

How to Help a Pumpkin Grow – written and illustrated by Ashley Wolff. Beach Lane Books, 2021. 9781481419345 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format:  Hardcover Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Hello, Garden! by Katherine Pryor, illustrated by Rose Soini

Posted on July 29, 2021 by susanh579

Hello, Garden! by Katherine Pryor, illustrated by Rose Soini. Schiffer Kids, 2021. 9780764361098 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Board book Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book:    An adorable board … Continue reading →

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Toot & Puddle: How Does Your Garden Grow? – Holly Hobbie

Posted on May 5, 2021 by kyurenka

  Toot & Puddle: How Does Your Garden Grow? – Holly Hobbie, Random House, 9780593124666, 2021 Format: Hardcover book Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4  Genre: Picture book  What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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My Nana’s Garden by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Posted on April 21, 2021 by kyurenka

      My Nana’s Garden by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle, Templar Books – An imprint of Candlewick Press, 9781536217117, 2021 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like … Continue reading →

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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood – by Tony Hillery, illustrated by Jessie Hartland

Posted on December 7, 2020 by kyurenka

 Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood – by Tony Hillery, illustrated by Jessie Hartland, Simon & Schuster, 9781534402317, 2020  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith, illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin

Posted on November 15, 2020 by kyurenka

  Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith, illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin, Peachtree, 9781561457915, 2011 (paperback version, 2018) Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book?  Most … Continue reading →

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You Can Change the World: The Kids’ Guide to a Better Planet – Lucy Bell

Posted on September 25, 2020 by kyurenka

You Can Change the World: The Kids’ Guide to a Better Planet – Lucy Bell, Andrews McMeel, (9781524860929), 2020  Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ What did you like about the book? This … Continue reading →

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What Grew in Larry’s Garden by Laura Alary, illustrated by Kass Reich

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

What Grew in Larry’s Garden by Laura Alary, illustrated by Kass Reich. Kids Can Press, 9781525301087, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book? Young Grace loves to … Continue reading →

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