Books like Green Thumbs Everyone
Award winning
Oh Boy, Boston! (Polk Street Special)
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1997
128 pages
Why to read
Captures vibrant essence of Boston through exciting adventures.
Encourages teamwork, friendship, and discovering new places.
Strengthens reading skills and geographical knowledge.
Engaging narrative that keeps children hooked.

Oh Boy, Boston! (Polk Street Special)
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1997
Award winning
Soccer Song: Green Light Readers, Level 2
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging soccer-themed storyline.
Appeals to beginner independent readers, Level 2.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship.
Crafted by acclaimed author Patricia Reilly Giff.

Soccer Song: Green Light Readers, Level 2
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 2008
Award winning
The Clue at the Zoo (The Polk Street Mysteries)
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1990
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery enhances children's analytical skills.
Engages young readers with relatable, dynamic characters.
Encourages deductive reasoning and attention to detail.
Provides an enjoyable, educational reading journey.

The Clue at the Zoo (The Polk Street Mysteries)
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1990
Award winning
Wake up, Emily, It's Mother's Day (Kids of the Polk Street School)
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1991
80 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family relationships and Mother’s Day traditions.
Encourages creativity in planning special surprises.
Enhances reading skills with engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development through character interactions.

Wake up, Emily, It's Mother's Day (Kids of the Polk Street School)
Patricia Reilly Giff, 1991
Award winning
Lois Ehlert’s Growing Garden Gift Set
Lois Ehlert, 2013
112 pages
Why to read
Vivid, colorful illustrations spark creativity and visual learning.
Introduces children to botanical science and plant life cycles.
Encourages outdoor exploration and hands-on learning.
Engaging text fosters early reading skills.

Lois Ehlert’s Growing Garden Gift Set
Lois Ehlert, 2013
Award winning
The Little Regenerative Farmer and The Dairy Farm
Lauren Lovejoy, Yana Gorbatiyk, 2022
43 pages
Why to read
Emphasizes sustainability and regenerative farming practices.
Inspires responsibility and care for the environment.
Encourages curiosity about food origins and agriculture.
Engaging storytelling fosters children's learning and empathy.

The Little Regenerative Farmer and The Dairy Farm
Lauren Lovejoy, Yana Gorbatiyk, 2022
Award winning
My First Farm Book
D.K. Publishing, DK, Dk Publishing, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Vibrant images captivate and stimulate toddlers' visual senses.
Introduces farm life basics, promoting early learning development.
Engaging textures for tactile exploration and sensory growth.
Encourages language skills through simple, repetitive text.

My First Farm Book
D.K. Publishing, DK, Dk Publishing, 2001
Award winning
How Does It Grow?
Katie Waugh Savastano, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrates farm-to-table journey, engaging young minds.
Emphasizes importance of agriculture and sustainability.
Supports early learning about nature and food sources.
Encourages curiosity and knowledge about healthy eating.
