Huerto de azotea / Rooftop Garden
Published on 11. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
979-8-88859-977-8 (ISBN)
Description
"The joy of growing one's own food and enjoying it with others comes through loud and clear" -- Kirkus
High above the city's hustle and bustle, a group of friends transforms a rooftop into a lush, green garden! From planting tiny seeds to watching sprouts stretch toward the sun, each stage of growth brings new excitement and anticipation. Set to a catchy tune, this story has kids singing along while learning about the magic of plant life.
Bilingual Spanish edition
Educational notes contain information about plant care, the six stages of plant development and more.
High above the city's hustle and bustle, a group of friends transforms a rooftop into a lush, green garden! From planting tiny seeds to watching sprouts stretch toward the sun, each stage of growth brings new excitement and anticipation. Set to a catchy tune, this story has kids singing along while learning about the magic of plant life.
Bilingual Spanish edition
Educational notes contain information about plant care, the six stages of plant development and more.
Reviews / Votes
"A community grows plants to the tune of an original song . . . The backmatter includes a musical score for the song, tips to start a garden, and a primer on the stages of plant growth. With a neat musical twist, this picture book grows on you" - Kirkus Reviews "An inclusive group of neighbors care for raised rooftop beds of herbs and veggies in this festive picture book turned song" - Publishers WeeklyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Edition type
Bilingual edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88859-977-8 (9798888599778)
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Persons
Danna Smith is a poet and an award-winning author of numerous books for children. Her nonfiction picture book, The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconry, received two starred reviews, is a Junior Library Guild Selection, and the recipient of Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the year. Danna is currently living and writing in northern California. For more information about her books, upcoming releases, and teaching activities, visit her website at www.dannasmithbooks.com.
When Pati Aguilera was a child, she liked to do all kinds of crafts, draw, and spend a lot of time sorting and looking at her pencils. She is Chilean, and has lived a large part of her life in the city of Santiago, where she studied design and became a book illustrator. Today she lives in the countryside with her partner and two daughters, and is building her biggest craft project of her life: her own house! Pati creates her artwork digitally so she can change the composition and palette until she achieves the desired balance and harmony.
When Pati Aguilera was a child, she liked to do all kinds of crafts, draw, and spend a lot of time sorting and looking at her pencils. She is Chilean, and has lived a large part of her life in the city of Santiago, where she studied design and became a book illustrator. Today she lives in the countryside with her partner and two daughters, and is building her biggest craft project of her life: her own house! Pati creates her artwork digitally so she can change the composition and palette until she achieves the desired balance and harmony.