Gwendolyn's Pet Garden

By Anne Renaud, Rashin Kheiriyeh (Illustrator)

A girl's dream for a pet leads to a magical garden adventure.

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32 pages

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Gwendolyn dreams of a pet, but her parents surprise her with a box of dirt. Initially skeptical, she discovers the magic of gardening. As seeds sprout and grow, Gwendolyn finds herself nurturing a vibrant, living garden. This unexpected 'pet' teaches her about care, patience, and the wonders of nature. Will her garden fulfill her longing for companionship? Dive into Gwendolyn's journey and see how a simple box of dirt transforms into a world of possibilities.

From the publisher

A unique solution is found when a little girl dreams of getting a pet.

Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs? Two, four, ten–she’s not picky! But her parents have other ideas, and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. It smells of swamp, Gwendolyn says–but her parents say it smells of possibilities. And once Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds and soil, sun and shade, she finds they are right. The dirt starts performing some amazing tricks, and soon she has a whole pet garden of her very own–it might not have any legs at all, but it was alive, and Gwendolyn could talk to it, care for it, and watch it grow.

Dynamic illustrations full of funny details show the love Gwendolyn puts into caring for her pet, and her enthusiasm and pride are sure to inspire gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike.

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