Inch by Inch
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$743
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Inch by Inch

By David Mallett, Ora Eitan (Illustrator)

A young gardener faces challenges to make a garden grow.

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32 pages
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A young gardener and his playful dog embark on a journey to cultivate a thriving garden. Facing obstacles like rocks, weeds, and a hungry crow, they learn the joys and challenges of nurturing life. As they plant, water, and protect their seeds, will their hard work pay off with a bountiful harvest? This lively tale, set to a beloved song, introduces children to the wonders of gardening and the origins of their food. Join in the fun and discover if their garden will flourish against all odds.

From the publisher

Inch by inch, row by row, gonna make this garden grow!Celebrate Earth Day with this sweet and lively picture book version of the popular song. Includes the musical notations on the final spread, so you can play along on guitar or piano if you’d like.A young gardener and a playful dog plant the seeds and weed, water, and protect their plants–until finally, they get to enjoy their harvest! Children will enjoy singing along while they’re introduced to the basics of gardening and where fruit and vegetables come from.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about gardeningBooks about first conceptsBooks about size and shape
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~0.1
F&P level
~A
Publication
Published
April 11, 1997
First published
January 1, 1995
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064434812

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