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Growing Food in the City
By Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrated by Pierr Morgan
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Category: Children's Picture Books
Hardcover $16.99
May 02, 2017 | ISBN 9781570619847 | 4-8 years
Hardcover $16.99
May 02, 2017 | ISBN 9781570619847
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About The Children’s Garden
Welcome to the Children’s Garden–a beautiful place to connect with nature and the food cycle! Illustrated with colorful paintings, this charming picture book features a diverse group of children connecting to food through hands-on outdoor activity.
Down the road from Woodlawn Avenue, on a street called Sunnyside, there’s a garden patch grown by children who live in the neighborhood. A sign on the garden’s gate says: Children’s Garden, WELCOME! That means: Come in, please. Listen, see, smell, touch–even taste!
In rich prose and lush illustrations, this charming picture book shows children as urban farmers, exploring the sights, smells, sensations, and tastes of growing their own food in a community garden. The story invites young readers to enjoy summer’s bounty and the hands-on experience of tending and harvesting it, while the colorful illustrations depict a multicultural community of children learning about and enjoying a sustainable, local food system.
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About Carole Lexa Schaefer
CAROLE LEXA SCHAEFER is an award-winning children’s book author. She has written over thirty picture books and easy readers published with four major publishing companies. As an educator, as well as an author, Carole is comfortable and experienced in giving… More about Carole Lexa Schaefer
About Pierr Morgan
PIERR MORGAN has published extensively with major publishers. She grew up in Seattle and now lives in Spokane, WA. She’s the illustrator ofThe Children’s Garden,written by Carole Lexa Schaefer. Visit her at PierrMorgan.com and on Instagram @pierrmorgan.
Product Details
Category: Children’s Picture Books
Hardcover | $16.99
Published by Little Bigfoot
May 02, 2017 | 32 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781570619847
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Praise
“This charming look at a cooperative project outdoors in fresh air and sunshine captures the appeal of gardening and may inspire children to plant some seeds of their own.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred“Simple yet enlightening and lyrical text is enhanced by the cheerful and colorful artwork…A solid addition for libraries looking for offerings on urban ¬gardening that will inspire and inform future farmers.”
—School Library Journal“Afantastic book to read to school children before planting a school garden or just to get them excited about good food!”
—A Nest for All Seasons“The lyrical text and sun-drenched illustrations combine storytelling with horticultural basics… Inviting and inspiring, this luminous volume provides a hands-on paean to community gardening.”
—School Library Journal“Aspiring gardeners will love hearing about a real children’s garden.”
—Seattle Refined
“A diverse pack of kids enjoy[s] the summer’s bounty in colorful paintings… Kids all over the country will undoubtedly enjoy the book.”
—Seattle’s Child
“This book will be a great addition to our learning about gardens and sustainability.”
—Brought to You By Mom“This is a story all about the joy of learning, respect, community, responsibility and teamwork.There are so many elements of this book that I, as a mom, teacher and gardener find valuable. This book inspires, empowers, excites, and fosters pride!”
—The Petite Stag“Imaginative language and bold, bright illustrations and splendid seed packet endpapers make this portrait of a bountiful co-operative gardening project a delight.”–Red Reading Hub
Awards
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award SUBMITTED 2017
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Growing Food in the City
This article is about a children's picture book called "Growing Food in the City" by Carole Lexa Schaefer, illustrated by Pierr Morgan. The book follows a diverse group of children who connect with nature and the food cycle through hands-on outdoor activities in a community garden.
The story is set in a neighborhood where children grow their own food in a garden patch. The children are encouraged to explore the sights, smells, sensations, and tastes of gardening. The book aims to inspire young readers to appreciate and enjoy the experience of growing and harvesting their own food. The illustrations depict a multicultural community of children learning about and enjoying a sustainable, local food system.
Carole Lexa Schaefer
Carole Lexa Schaefer, the author of "Growing Food in the City," is an award-winning children's book author. She has written over thirty picture books and easy readers published with four major publishing companies. Carole is experienced in both writing and education, making her comfortable and knowledgeable in creating engaging and informative books for children.
Pierr Morgan
Pierr Morgan, the illustrator of "Growing Food in the City," has published extensively with major publishers. She grew up in Seattle and now lives in Spokane, Washington. Pierr's illustrations bring the story to life, capturing the colorful and vibrant nature of the community garden and the children's experiences.
Summary
"Growing Food in the City" is a children's picture book that introduces young readers to the joys of urban farming and connecting with nature through a community garden. The book encourages children to explore the process of growing and harvesting their own food, while also highlighting the importance of sustainable and local food systems. Carole Lexa Schaefer, the author, and Pierr Morgan, the illustrator, collaborate to create an engaging and educational story that celebrates the beauty of nature, community, and the food cycle.
