Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin. You learn a bit about worms and keeping a diary--and you get plenty of laughs. (For instance, one page reads “June 15 - My older sister thinks she's so pretty. I told her that no matter how much time she spends looking in the mirror, her face will always look just like her rear end." See?)

How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry. Detailed illustrations and well written story.

This Year's Garden by Cynthia Rylant.  Describes a year in the garden with poetic language.Reread at different times of the year.

Two Old Potatoes and Me by John Coy. About growing potatoes, with a recipe for mashed potatoes at the end. Also a subtle, comforting commentary on divorce/separation.

The Gardener by Sarah Stewart. In intriguing, illustrating story in letter format.

The Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant.  Great for choral reading and writer's workshop.

A Harvest of Color - Growing A Vegetable Garden by Melanie Eclare. Photographs with growing tips from kids.

A is for Appalachia! - The Alphabet Book of Appalachian Heritage by Linda Pack. About Appalachia, the people, the geographic region, and the culture.

Pumpkin Circle - The Story of a Garden by George Levenson. An introduction to the growth cycle with photos and rhythmic text. Winner of numerous awards. (Beware though, pumpkins can be challenging to grow. Find a farmer to help you.)

Jody’s Beans by Malachy Doyle. A story that also teaches you how to grow pole beans.