Category Archives: Gardening

Celia Planted a Garden by Phyllis Root and Gary D. Schmidt, illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Posted on May 19, 2022 by susanh579

Celia Planted a Garden: The Story of Celia Thaxter and Her Island Garden by Phyllis Root and Gary D. Schmidt, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536204292 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover … Continue reading →

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The Garden We Share by Zoe Tucker, illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Posted on May 16, 2022 by susanh579

The Garden We Share by Zoe Tucker, illustrated by Julianna Swaney. NorthSouth Books, 2022. 9780735844841 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book:  A moving story … Continue reading →

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Behold Our Magical Garden: Poems Fresh From a School Garden by Allan Wolf, illustrated by Daniel Duncan

Posted on May 15, 2022 by susanh579

Behold Our Magical Garden: Poems Fresh From a School Garden by Allan Wolf, illustrated by Daniel Duncan. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536204551 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Poetry anthology What did you … Continue reading →

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Rooftop Garden by Danna Smith, illustrated by Pati Aguilera, sung by Holly Turton

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Rooftop Garden by Danna Smith, illustrated by Pati Aguilera, sung by Holly Turton. Barefoot Books, 2022. 9781646864959. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? This … Continue reading →

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Sylvia Finds a Way by Stephanie Shaw, illustrated by Fiona Lee

Posted on December 21, 2021 by susanh579

Sylvia Finds a Way by Stephanie Shaw, illustrated by Fiona Lee. West Margin Press, 2021. 9781513289496 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Animal fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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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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