The Children's Garden by Carole Lexa Schaefer - ISBN: 9781570619847
Hardcover
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 Children's Garden

Growing Food in the City

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    18 May 2017

Summary

Welcome to the Children’s Garden–a beautiful place to connect with nature and the food cycle! Illustrated with colorful paintings, this charming picture book features a diverse group of children connecting to food through hands-on outdoor activity.Welcome to the Children’s Garden–a beautiful place to connect with nature and the food cycle! Illustrated with colorful paintings, this charming picture book features a diverse group of children connecting to food through hands-on outdoor activity.D…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781570619847
ISBN-10:1570619840
Author:Carole Lexa Schaefer, Pierr Morgan
Publisher:Blue Star Press
Imprint:Sasquatch Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:18 May 2017
Weight:352g
Dimensions:284mm x 223mm x 9mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“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

About The Author

Carole Lexa Schaefer

CAROLE LEXA SCHAEFER is an award-winning children’s book author. She has written over 20 picture books and easy readers published with four major publishing companies. Schaefer lives on Camano Island, WA.PIERR MORGAN has published extensively with major publishers. She has been an artist in residence at the Seattle Children’s Museum. She lives on Bainbridge Island, WA.

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