Top Ten Books About Plants and Gardens!
July 2023
 
 
Planting a Rainbow
by Lois Ehlert

A mother and child plant a rainbow of flowers in the family garden.
Plant the Tiny Seed
by Christie Matheson

Rhyming text and illustrations invite young readers to follow the
stages of flower growth as a tiny seed matures and blooms into
a beautiful flower.
Lola Plants a Garden
by Anna McQuinn

A backyard adventure starring Lola finds her planting flower seeds
with her mother and carefully tending her garden while waiting for
the flowers to grow.
In Our Garden
by Pat Zietlow Miller

Missing her home and the garden where her family used to grow
food, Millie notices that her new school's flat roof would be perfect
for a garden and soon has the whole school and community coming together to help.
Goodnight, Veggies
by Diana Murray

A sleepy bedtime story set in a community garden depicts a friendly earthworm who observes the nighttime rituals of tuckered-out
tomatoes, cuddly cauliflowers, and potatoes with closing eyes.
If You Plant a Seed
by Kadir Nelson

The author/illustrator presents a resonant, gently humorous story
about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity as two little animals learn the value of kindness while planting seeds in their garden.
Thank You, Garden
by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon

The author presents a lyrical celebration of the plants and people
who thrive in busy community gardens where flowers and
friendships grow.
Rooftop Garden
by Danna Smith

Set to a foot-tappin' original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story shows
a group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden, concluding with a summer harvest
and feast that celebrates the gardeners' commitment.
There's a Pest in the Garden!
by Jan Thomas

When a pest arrives in the garden and begins eating all the
vegetables, Duck hatches a wacky plan to save the day in a
lighthearted reader that reinforces early skills through engaging
text, rowdy repetitions, and uproarious characters.
Love Makes a Garden Grow
by Taeeun Yoo

When her beloved grandfather, whom she helps tend plants, gives
her a flower of her own, a young girl discovers that caring for it
teaches her to feel her grandfather's love.
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