Preschool
Scarlette Beane
On Scarlette Beane’s fifth birthday, her grandfather gives her a garden to grow all on her own. Her veggies grow so big it takes the whole town to help harvest them and make soup. Then one night, she plants magic seeds that grow into a vegetable castle! This book is all about the wonderful things
What’s This?
A young girl finds an unknown seed and cares for it to discover what it is. Have your students plant a mystery seed and care for it after reading this book!
Tops and Bottoms
A trickster tale that also shows how different vegetables grow. Bear is too lazy to grow his own vegetables, so he enlists hare to help him out. Now they just need to figure out an equitable way to divide the harvest.
The Tiny Seed
In autumn, the wind blows a tiny seed off of a flower, and the seed embarks on a long journey. Avoiding the hot sun and deep ocean, the tiny seed lands on the ground and grows into an enormous flower. Eventually, it sends its own seeds away. Eric Carle’s magnificent collages and inspiring message of
Scarecrow
This book examines the life of a scarecrow, taking the reader from its construction to its daily activities like interacting with garden creatures. The scarecrow shows great patience and perseverance, and we see how valuable those traits can be for a gardener. Children will enjoy watching the gardening process through the eyes of the friendly scarecrow.
Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes
A great cookbook designed for preschoolers and up; uses pictures for recipes for not-yet-readers; important skills in the kitchen – counting, reading readiness, science awareness, self-confidence, patience and food literacy! Mollie Katzen is also the author of the famous Moosewood Cookbook.
Pumpkin Circle – The Story of a Garden
A first rate intro to the growth cycle coupled with outstanding photos and rhythmic text that provide a wealth of information! Winner of numerous awards. (Beware though, pumpkins can be challenging to grow. Find a farmer to help you.)