The Great Kapok Tree
A man in the Amazon rain forest sets out to chop down a giant Kapok tree. When he takes a nap in its shade, the creatures of the forest beg him to reconsider.
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Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes
Everything we eat comes with a story. This book shares the stories, memories, and feelings that live within each yellow pear tomato that grows in a young girl’s garden. What stories grow within the food in your school garden?
The Pickle Patch Bathtub
One day, Donna tries to bathe in the farmhouse washtub and realizes that her legs are too long. She decides that she will grow pickling cucumbers to sell until she saves up enough money for a new bathtub. How many cucumbers will she have to grow and how long will it take for her to save enough money?
And the Good Brown Earth
Joe and Gram plant a garden together, but they each have their own special way of doing things. Together, this grandma and grandson pair complete tasks during each of the four seasons, and then wait as the good brown earth takes care of the rest. Children will relate to Joe’s creative way of gardening. They
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Did you know that Cesar Chavez organized the first movement for farmers’ rights in America? This story details his efforts, from his childhood on a ranch in Arizona to his founding of the National Farm Workers Association. It is an inspiring tale of how hard work and nonviolent communication can be tools for achieving great
Too Many Pumpkins
Rebecca Estelle hates pumpkins, so one day when she finds a vine growing in her garden, she decides to ignore it. When fall comes around, she discovers hundreds of pumpkins growing all over the yard! This story portrays the unpredictable aspects of gardening, and encourages sharing and community in a simple and powerful way.
Saving Strawberry Farm
In the hot summer of 1933, a young boy helps to rally his town to save the local strawberry farm from a bank auction. Set in the Depression, the book focuses on simple pleasures like homemade lemonade and the importance of community. It also features a description of the Depression era in the back of
The First Strawberries
This beautifully illustrated story tells the Cherokee origin legend of strawberries. Page by page, the fable unfolds with a easy to follow storyline and important accompanying moral- that friendship and respect are as sweet as the taste of ripe, red berries.
Weslandia
Wesley, an outcast amongst his classmates, takes on an ambitious summer project of growing his own staple crop and founding a civilization! He tills up a bit of land in his back yard and wind blows the seeds of a crop into his garden. Tall plants quickly grow and he uses every part of the
A Handful of Dirt
Soil is every-where, and everything comes from soil! A Handful of Dirt gives students an in-depth look at how soil is formed, what it’s made of, and why it is important to all life—from microorganisms to worms to rabbits. Learn about the different jobs of microscopic creatures in the soil and discover hidden activity that’s