Zora’s Zucchini
The first zucchini of a summer garden is always exciting, but what happens when the plants just keep growing…and growing…and growing?
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Molly’s Organic Farm
Based on a true story, Molly the cat will touch children’s hearts while introducing them to plants and the key elements of growing food organically. Standards-based science concepts and activities at the end of the book expand the message of the story.
Rainbow Stew
Join a grandpa and his three grandchildren as they work in the garden to harvest vegetables to make rainbow stew. Includes a recipe for rainbow stew.
Apple
Follow the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature.
Go to Sleep, Little Farm
Learn about about the rhythm of the natural world on a small farm as all creatures prepare for sleep.
Stems
Text and photographs introduce the stems of trees and plants, including information on how they grow, along with their uses.
Amelia’s Road
Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.
Sylvia’s Spinach
While Sylvia always says no to spinach, through gardening she discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new.
Green Smoothie Magic
This story gets children excited about nutrition, healthy foods, vegetables and fruits, green smoothies, and the science of plants.
