Books like National Trust: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Award winning
Sam Plants a Sunflower
Kate Petty, 2001
16 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of nature and growth processes.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging storytelling.
Inspires curiosity and outdoor activities.
Supports emotional development and patience.

Sam Plants a Sunflower
Kate Petty, 2001
Award winning
The Global Garden
Kate Petty, 2005
12 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and plant life globally.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Stimulating visuals aid in comprehension and engagement.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Global Garden
Kate Petty, 2005
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Kate Petty, Unknown, 1997
20 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation in young readers.
Inspires creativity through garden planning and butterfly care.
Teaches patience and responsibility through gardening activities.
Supports learning about insect life cycles and nature.

Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
Kate Petty, Unknown, 1997
Award winning
Rosie Plants a Radish
Kate Petty, Petty Kate, 1998
20 pages
Why to read
Encourages interest in gardening and nature.
Supports understanding of plant life cycles.
Inspires creativity and outdoor exploration.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.

Rosie Plants a Radish
Kate Petty, Petty Kate, 1998
Award winning
Finding Out About Dinosaurs
Kate Petty, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging content sparks curiosity about prehistoric creatures.
Illustrations captivate and enhance learning experiences.
Supports development of scientific thinking and inquiry.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Finding Out About Dinosaurs
Kate Petty, 1995
Award winning
Puzzles
Kate Petty, 1985
31 pages
Why to read
Enhances problem-solving skills through interactive puzzles.
Stimulates cognitive development and critical thinking.
Engaging narrative that captivates young minds.
Supports literacy and logical reasoning growth.

Puzzles
Kate Petty, 1985
Award winning
If You Plant a Seed
Kadir Nelson, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates the rewards of kindness and sharing.
Stunning, vibrant illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages empathy and cooperation through storytelling.
Ideal for parents seeking values-based children's books.

If You Plant a Seed
Kadir Nelson, 2015
Award winning
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Kate Messner, 2015
56 pages
Why to read
Explores seasonal changes through engaging storytelling.
Illustrates nature's cycles, nurturing environmental awareness.
Encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Supports early science learning with vibrant illustrations.
