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Seedfolks
A short novel for readers 10 and up, Seedfolks tells the story of a small garden in a vacant lot, told through the eyes of 13 diverse members of the community.
The Scarecrow’s Hat
The scarecrow has a hat that the chicken admires, and will gladly trade it to her for a walking stick. This begins the chicken’s quest to find items to trade among her farm friends that will make them all happy.
A Seed is Sleepy
A seed is sleepy, but after a nice long nap, some sun, and a snack it is ready to grow into something magnificent!
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
Buddy the Bear just got a special package from his grandfather – Five days of seed activities!
The Rooster’s Gift
A young rooster believes that his special gift is making the sun rise, until one morning it rises without him.
Rosie’s Walk
Rosie the hen sets out for a walk around the farm, and is trailed by a sly fox. Rosie stays blissfully unaware of the fox, and of the obstacles that she is putting in his path.
Rude Ramsay and the Roaring Radishes
An alliterative story using the letter “R,” it follows Rude Ramsay on his search for a more pleasant meal (or “more refreshing repast”).
School Lunch
When the lunch lady, Harriet, goes on a much needed tropical vacation, the school has a hard time filling her shoes. After trying out several substitutes, the school starts to worry that Harriet will never return! The book is told through a series of letters to Harriet on vacation.
Rah, Rah, Radishes!
This rhyming vegetable chant is illustrated with colorful photographs and serves as a great introduction to a wide variety of vegetables for young children.