Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever

By Ruth Spiro, Holly Hatam (Illustrator)

Two friends work together to create a garden and learn to resolve their differences.

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40 pages· 522 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Maxine and Leo have crafted the ultimate garden, but their creation attracts hungry animals that threaten to destroy it. As the critters wreak havoc, the duo's friendship is tested. Can they find a solution to protect their garden and mend their bond, or will their differences drive them apart? Dive into this STEM-focused adventure where creativity and teamwork are key.

From the publisher

Best friends Maxine and Leo combine their maker and artistic skills to create (and save!) the ultimate garden in this empowering, STEM-focused picture book After sketching and plotting and planting, Maxine and Leo know they’ve made The Greatest Garden Ever! But they’re not the only ones who think so. Soon, all sorts of animals make their way in, munching on carrots and knocking over pots. When Leo and Maxine can’t agree on a way to deter these unwelcome critters, it looks like there’s more on the line than saving their garden–they just might need to save their friendship too.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
522
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about the environmentBooks about gardeningBooks about sharingBooks about technology
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 16, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399186301

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