My Garden

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

A girl's garden blooms with chocolate rabbits and giant tomatoes. How does it grow?

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,261 ratings

40 pages· 305 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD570L

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Bookroo's summary

In a garden where imagination knows no bounds, a young girl envisions chocolate rabbits, beach ball-sized tomatoes, and color-changing flowers. As she helps her mother, her mind transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. What wonders will her imagination cultivate next? Dive into a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and discover the magic that lies in a child's creative mind. Will her garden of dreams inspire you to see the world differently?

From the publisher

The girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells in her garden.How does your garden grow?

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 305
Reading age: 2–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD570L

Themes & topics

Books about gardening Books about imagination Books about imagination and play Books about country life Books about childhood

What readers & critics say

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“This girl's dream of a garden is my dream, too! Kevin Henkes is a favorite, and this title doesn't disappoint—it's full of personality, fun, beauty, and the whimsy of childhood.”

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