Books about Gardening
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Themes of friendship, growth, and resilience.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of nature.
Accessible adaptation of a classic tale.

The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
Award winning
Escargot
Dashka Slater, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Charming tale of Escargot, a French adventure-seeking snail.
Promotes self-acceptance and the beauty of being unique.
Encourages children to celebrate diversity and friendship.
Interactive, engaging narrative boosts reading enjoyment.

Escargot
Dashka Slater, 2022
Award winning
Green Thumbs Everyone
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1996
112 pages
Why to read
Promotes environmental awareness and responsibility.
Encourages teamwork and community spirit.
Enhances vocabulary and reading skills.
Fun, interactive story fosters family bonding.

Green Thumbs Everyone
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1996
Award winning
THE NO-DIG CHILDREN'S GARDENING BOOK
Charles Dowding, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Encourages hands-on learning through gardening activities.
Teaches responsibility and the importance of nature care.
Inspires creativity and outdoor exploration for children.
Supports developmental growth in a fun, engaging way.

THE NO-DIG CHILDREN'S GARDENING BOOK
Charles Dowding, 2023
Award winning
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Debbi Michiko Florence, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages outdoor exploration and gardening interest.
Teaches responsibility and the joys of caring for nature.
Boosts reading skills with engaging narrative and vocabulary.
Supports development of empathy and perseverance.

Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Debbi Michiko Florence, 2024
Award winning
A sembrar sopa de verduras
Lois Ehlert, 1987
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages healthy eating through colorful vegetable illustrations.
Teaches gardening fundamentals interactively to young readers.
Supports language development with repetitive, rhythmic text.
Fosters parent-child bonding over shared reading time.

A sembrar sopa de verduras
Lois Ehlert, 1987
Award winning
The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
Emma Bland Smith, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through a captivating true story.
Enhances empathy and understanding of historical contexts.
Encourages curiosity and interest in botany and nature.
Supports development of strong reading and comprehension skills.

The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
Emma Bland Smith, 2022
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd, 2018
214 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination through unique storyline.
Encourages empathy and friendship through relatable characters.
Supports problem-solving skills with engaging challenges.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
