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!
Grandparents
Bluebird Summer
Mags and Cody replant their grandmother’s garden after she passes away, and hope that the bluebirds return along with the flowers.
The Best Kind of Gift
When a new parson arrives in the town of Dogwood, everyone works to make him feel at home.
Veggie Soup
Miss Bun loves cooking recipes from her Great Nana’s cookbook. One day she decides to create her very own recipe for veggie soup and invites her friends over for dinner. But too many cooks in the kitchen leads to disastrous results! The book includes Great Nana’s recipe for veggie soup.
The Empanadas that Abuela Made / Las empanadas que hacía la abuela
In this rhythmic story, told in both English and Spanish, learn the steps and ingredients to make Abuela’s pumpkin empanadas. Don’t worry, the recipe is included!
Grandma Lena’s Big Ol’ Turnip
As soon as spring arrives, Grandma Lena begins growing turnips. After diligent weeding, watering, and care, Grandma Lena finds herself with one big ol’ turnip!
Butterfly House
A young girl and her grandpa create a butterfly house, and together watch the small larva grow into a beautiful Painted Lady.
The Gardener
An intriguing, illustrating story told through a series of correspondence written by a girl who loves gardening. Lydia Grace writes to her family in the country after she is sent to live with her Uncle in the city during the Depression.
This Year’s Garden
As the seasons change, so do the garden tasks for Uncle Dean, Granny, and Uncle Joe. Winter is a time for planning next year’s garden, spring is for planting, and summer and fall are for harvesting. Reflecting on a full year of maintaining a family garden, this story emphasizes the enthusiasm the family has during