Rose's Garden

Written & illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

A woman plants seeds in a city, hoping for a garden to bloom.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Rose, after journeying the world in her magical teapot, finds a forgotten city corner to plant her seeds. As seasons change, she waits with unwavering faith for her garden to flourish. Will her vision transform the urban landscape into a vibrant oasis?

From the publisher

A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination. A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination – After traveling the world in her fantastic teapot, Rose is ready to put down roots. She sets about planting flower seeds in a neglected corner of a bustling city. And then she waits – through rain and cold and snow. Rose waits, never doubting that the garden she envisions will one day come to be. With a simple narration and lovely, fanciful illustrations, this luminous picture book resonates with readers of all ages. Author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds dedicates it to the matriarch of the Kennedy family – herself the namesake of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a series of gardens, plazas, and tree-lined promenades.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 5–9
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about flowers Books about gardening Books about science and nature Books about ecology

What readers & critics say

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“A meaningful story with a reminder of the power of faith, patience, and the goodness of others to help you realize a dream that's different, but more beautiful, than you imagined. The illustrations are black and white until the gifts of flowers, until a full-blown garden in color happily covers the end pages of the book.”

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