Grandpa's Garden
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2012 · Est. 19 min read-aloud

Grandpa's Garden

By Stella Fry, Sheila Moxley (Illustrator)

A boy and his grandpa transform a garden from seeds to harvest.

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40 pages· 2,361 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
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Join Billy as he learns the magic of gardening with his grandpa. From planting seeds in spring to harvesting in summer, they nurture their vegetable patch through challenges and triumphs. Will their hard work pay off with a bountiful harvest? Discover the joy of growth and the bond between generations in this heartwarming tale, complete with gardening tips for young readers.

From the publisher

“Grandpa’s Garden is inspirational and informative – you shouldn’t be surprised if even the youngest of readers are ready to start planting after reading this delightful story” - New York Botanical Garden This beautifully told story follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. Children will be drawn in by the poetry of the language and the warm illustrations, while also catching the excitement of watching things grow! Includes educational endnotes on gardening throughout the year.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
2,361
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~731L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about seasonsBooks about multigenerationalBooks about farm life and ranch life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150756
Publication
Published
March 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781846868092

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