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Description
Eddie learns how plants grow and the connections between all living things when he, his mother, and his little sister plant a garden.
Quick Summary
"Eddie's Garden" is a sweet, hands-on story about a boy who plants a garden with his family and discovers how everything in nature is connected. Sarah Garland keeps things simple and real Eddie gets his hands dirty, learns what plants need to grow, and even deals with the occasional setback like pests or weather. It's the kind of book that makes kids want to grab a shovel and dig in themselves, which is probably the whole point. Young readers who love being outside, asking questions about how things work, or helping in the kitchen garden will get the most out of this one. The illustrations are warm and inviting, showing the family working together through the seasons. Parents will appreciate that it naturally weaves in some basic botany and ecology without ever feeling like a lesson. If you enjoy this, you might also like "The Carrot Seed" by Ruth Krauss for another gentle story about planting and patience.