
The Children's Garden
Growing Food in the City
Carole Lexa Schaefer(Author)
Sasquatch Books (Publisher)
Published on 2. May 2017
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-57061-984-7 (ISBN)
Description
Down the road from Woodlawn Avenue, on a street called Sunnyside, there's a garden patch grown by children who live in the neighbourhood. A sign on the garden's gate says: Children's Garden, WELCOME! That means: Come in, please. Listen, see, smell, touch-even taste! In rich prose and lush illustrations, this charming picture book shows children as urban farmers, exploring the sights, smells, sensations and tastes of growing their own food in a community garden. The story invites young readers to enjoy summer's bounty and the hands-on experience of tending and harvesting it, while the colourful illustrations depict a multicultural community of children learning about and enjoying a sustainable, local food system.
Reviews / Votes
"This charming look at a cooperative project outdoors in fresh air and sunshine captures the appeal of gardening and may inspire children to plant some seeds of their own."-Kirkus Reviews, starred
"Simple yet enlightening and lyrical text is enhanced by the cheerful and colorful artwork... A solid addition for libraries looking for offerings on urban ?gardening that will inspire and inform future farmers."
-School Library Journal
"A fantastic book to read to school children before planting a school garden or just to get them excited about good food!"
-A Nest for All Seasons
"The lyrical text and sun-drenched illustrations combine storytelling with horticultural basics... Inviting and inspiring, this luminous volume provides a hands-on paean to community gardening."
-School Library Journal
"Aspiring gardeners will love hearing about a real children's garden."
-Seattle Refined
"A diverse pack of kids enjoy[s] the summer's bounty in colorful paintings... Kids all over the country will undoubtedly enjoy the book."
-Seattle's Child
"This book will be a great addition to our learning about gardens and sustainability."
-Brought to You By Mom
"This is a story all about the joy of learning, respect, community, responsibility and teamwork. There are so many elements of this book that I, as a mom, teacher and gardener find valuable. This book inspires, empowers, excites, and fosters pride!"
-The Petite Stag
"Imaginative language and bold, bright illustrations and splendid seed packet endpapers make this portrait of a bountiful co-operative gardening project a delight."--Red Reading Hub
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Blue Star Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57061-984-7 (9781570619847)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Carole Lexa Schaefer is an award-winning children's book author. She has written over twenty picture books and easy readers published with four major publishing companies. Pierr Morgan has also published extensively with major publishers.