Book Series · 4 Books

The Friendship Garden Books

In order from Green Thumbs-Up! to Sweet Peas and Honeybees.

The Friendship Garden series is a set of 4 chapter books by Jenny Meyerhoff, published between 2015 and 2016. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 140 pages.

Green Thumbs-Up!
Pumpkin Spice (2)
Project Peep (3)
Sweet Peas and Honeybees
Green Thumbs-Up!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Green Thumbs-Up!
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Green Thumbs-Up!

A lonely girl discovers a city garden, sparking unexpected friendships.

176 pages· 13,680 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Eight-year-old Anna feels lost in Chicago until she stumbles upon a hidden community garden. Missing her hometown and friends, Anna wonders if this neglected plot could grow more than just plants. Can she and her new classmates cultivate both a thriving garden and lasting friendships? As they dig into the soil, Anna discovers that sometimes the smallest seeds can lead to the biggest changes. Will this garden become her new home, or will it wither like her hopes? Join Anna on her journey to see if friendship can truly bloom in unexpected places.
In reading order

The Friendship Garden Series

4 books · Published 2015–2016

#1
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$1597

Green Thumbs-Up!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

A lonely girl discovers a city garden, sparking unexpected friendships.

#2
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$574

Pumpkin Spice (2)

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

A prize pumpkin vanishes before the festival. Can the friends find the thief?

#3
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$574

Project Peep (3)

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Anna's secret plan to gift Kaya a pet spirals into chaos. Can she save their friendship?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Friendship Garden series?

There are 4 books in the Friendship Garden series. It began with Green Thumbs-Up! in 2015, and the newest book, Sweet Peas and Honeybees, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Friendship Garden books in?

Start with Green Thumbs-Up! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Friendship Garden books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Friendship Garden book is the longest?

Green Thumbs-Up! (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 13,680 words (176 pages).

Which Friendship Garden book is the shortest?

Project Peep (3) (Book #3) is the shortest at 10,271 words (144 pages).

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