Field of Sunflowers
Following Gordon’s sunflower field from seed to seed, you will meet the tools, animals, and people who enjoy the field along the way.
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First Tomato
On a cold winter day, Claire takes a trip to the Bunny Planet where it’s always summer and the tomatoes are just starting to get ripe…
Farm
This beautifully written and illustrated book depicts a year on a farm. It introduces the animals, equipment, and crops in a way that captures the life of a farm.
First Garden: The White House Garden and How it Grew
Over the years the US presidents have enjoyed the south lawn of the White House in a variety of ways. When Barack Obama became president, First Lady Michelle Obama decided to plant a kitchen garden on the lawn! With the help of some local school children the south lawn was transformed into an edible garden.
Welcome to our new site
Welcome to the new and improved Growing Minds website! We hope the new design will help you better navigate the wide variety of information contained here—from details about our program and upcoming workshops to recipes and lesson plans. We also hope the new site will quickly become a gathering spot for everyone interested in reconnecting young children with their food, whether you’re a parent, educator, Child Nutrition Director, or community member. Comments? Suggestions? Contact us.
Explore the Wild
This beautifully illustrated book includes descriptions of different ecosystems around the world and the plants and animals that can be found in each one.
Farmer Duck
A hard working duck rebels against the lazy farmer who expects the duck to take care of the farm.
Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep
Spring is here and it’s time for Farmer Brown to shear his sheep, but he notices that they are cold without their fleece! He comes up with a creative solution that makes everyone happy.
Every Living Thing
This book of by Cynthia Rylant contains 12 short pieces that tell the story of when an animal changes a human’s life for the better.
Eddie’s Garden and How to Make Things Grow
Eddie decides he wants a garden and gets to work, with just a bit of help from him mom and younger sister. He learns about all of the elements that help his garden to grow!