We made a small garden space for my kiddo to play in to get him involved in the growing of things. It's still mostly dirt play and mud making, which is a delight, but by planting that seed I hope his love for gardening grows as he gets older. Here are a few books in our collection that we've added to storytime at home to get him thinking and reading about the garden.
Dig In! by Cynthia L. Jenson-Elliott, illustrated by Mary Peterson
What kid doesn't LOVE dirt?! This book is all about your child getting their hands dirty and what they will find as they play in the garden.
Green Green: a Community Gardening Story by Marie and Baldev Lamba, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez
Highlights the growth of community and reclaiming green spaces. Told through quick rhymes and colorful pictures.
A Peaceful Garden by Lucy London, illustrated by Christa Pierce
Two kitties plan and create their peaceful garden by giving kids tips and tricks to make one themselves.
Thank You, Garden by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Simone Shin
Another rhyming read for young listeners is a tale of a community garden and all that grows there.
Goodnight, Veggies by Diana Murray, illustrated by Zachariah OHora
An adorable bedtime story to put your veggies (and child) to sleep.
~posted by Kara P.
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