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The Children's Garden

Growing Food in the City

By (author) Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrated by Pierr Morgan
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Sasquatch Books, Seattle, WA, United States
Published: 2nd May 2017
Dimensions: w 223mm h 283mm d 9mm
Weight: 350g
Interest age: From 4 to 8 years
ISBN-10: 1570619840
ISBN-13: 9781570619847
Barcode No: 9781570619847
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Synopsis
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.

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"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