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The Curious Garden (2009)

by Peter Brown(Favorite Author)
4.23 of 5 Votes: 2
ISBN
0316015474 (ISBN13: 9780316015479)
languge
English
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publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
review 1: Sweet picture book about the importance of the environment and being outside with nature. It was very interesting in the end to see that it is actually a true story and the author thought that it was important that everyone understand how sad the world would be with out the plans trees and flowers all around us. I love the illustrations as well, very bright and beautiful colors used. I will definitely use this book in my future classroom when i am teaching about the environment and the plants that are around us.
review 2: A very cute picture book about a boy who lives in a drab city with no color. He finds a corner near some old railroad tracks where a few weeds are growing and decides that these plants need a gardener. As the weeks roll by and he helps the p
... morelants grow, a garden appears. Along with the color from the plants, the city also looks a lot better. The garden spreads and more people begin planting gardens. It's a beautiful book with a simple story, but one that children will see as exciting and able to tackle in their own backyards. less
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20133731
Great for an elementary nutmeg nomination! Lots to talk about. Environmental issues - big focus.
maria
Absolutely Stunning Illustrations! 5 Stars!
krissy
Lexile level 840 fiction
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