The Children's Garden: Growing Food in the City - Tapa dura

"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 "A fantastic 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

Down the road from Woodlawn Avenue, on a street called Sunnyside, there's a garden patch grown by children who live in the neighbourhood. 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 colourful illustrations depict a multicultural community of children learning about and enjoying a sustainable, local food system.