Thank You, Garden
What's This Book About
Publisher Summary
From the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning picture book All the World comes an exuberant, lyrical celebration of the plants—and people—that grow and thrive in a busy community garden.
A community garden unites children and neighbors in this celebration of all the things that grow there, from flowers and fruits to friendships. In the spirit of her Caldecott Honor–winning picture book All the World, this ode to friendship, community, and working together for a better world will have young readers gathering their friends young and old to plant something together.
What Kind of Book is Thank You, Garden
- Categories:
- true story
Quotes from This Book
- "Garden growing like a child, rosy, leggy, fresh and wild . . ."
- "Wild in this muddy mess, garden, thank you . . ."
What Questions Should I Ask My Child
The community has planted a plethora of goodies in their garden. If you had a section of a garden plot, what would you choose to plant?
The community gathers together, sharing their food from the garden to create a big feast of produce. How is this like when we use our talents and work with others for a common goal? What talents do you have to offer?
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Who Wrote Thank You, Garden
Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous celebrated picture books, including One Dark Bird; In the Canyon; Happy Birthday, Bunny!; the Caldecott Honor recipient All the World; and Thank You, Garden. Liz is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Austin Community College, and her poetry has been published widely in literary journals. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit her at LizGartonScanlon.com.
Who Illustrated Thank You, Garden
Simone Shin is an award-winning illustrator and a graduate of Boston University and the Art Center College of Design. She began working as a freelancer illustrating for magazines and newspapers, and teaching children in the arts, eventually venturing into children’s book illustration. Her inspiration comes from her highly active young son, as well as her strong interests in music, nature, and family history. In her spare time she likes to create things with fabric and cardboard for fun—game boards, telephones, record players, violins, dollhouses, just about anything she can think of! After residing for many years in the Los Angeles area, Simone currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What Has Liz Garton Scanlon Said About This Book
What Has Simone Shin Said About This Book
Liz Garton Scanlon's Book Dedication
For Kathi, Susan, Anne, and Lindsey, who help me grow
Simone Shin's Book Dedication
To Dylan and Ryan
What Do Critics Say About This Book
Kirkus Reviews
Read full review >>“Scanlon’s spare, rhyming text reads like an upbeat playground chant: “Garden ready, / garden new // Garden so much / work to do!” Verses cheerfully acknowledge the garden’s denizens—humans, flora, and fauna—as well as the chores and patience that yield the harvest . . . Joining a bumper crop of gardening titles, this suffices without standing out.”
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Book Details
- ISBN 10:
- 1481403508
- ISBN 13:
- 9781481403504
- Publication Date:
- March 3, 2020
- Text Details:
- The text for this book was set in Artlessness.
- Illustration Details:
- The illustrations for this book were rendered in acrylic paint, watercolor, and Photoshop.