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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 1—Beginning with perusing seed catalogues on a winter day, a boy and girl plan, plant, tend, harvest, and enjoy the bounty from a garden. While no new ground is broken, the book is a standout for two reasons. The language is poetic and evocative: "Our garden...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2012
From its handsome title-page introduction of fourteen vegetable-garden plants to the useful facts and tips arrayed on seed packets on its last page, this is an inspiring celebration of planning, growing, and enjoying the results of a community garden. Christensen’s cheery rhymed narration names no species (though some are labeled in the art, where most are easily recognizable); rather, she focuses on process ("We water and weed / and dream and wait") and contrasti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
From its handsome title-page introduction of fourteen vegetable-garden plants to the useful facts and tips arrayed on seed packets on ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
