The Curious Garden
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Curious Garden

Written by Peter Brown

A boy's care transforms a gray city into a lush garden.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,222 ratings
40 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD840L
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Bookroo's summary

Liam, a curious boy, stumbles upon a neglected garden in a dreary city. His nurturing touch sparks a transformation, as the garden's vibrant growth spreads, turning the urban landscape into a flourishing paradise. With each page, the city blooms, inviting readers to explore the enchanting illustrations and find Liam amidst the greenery. Can one small act of care change the world? Discover the magic of nature's resilience in this captivating tale of environmental renewal.

From the publisher

One boy’s quest for a greener world… one garden at a time. While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
557
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD840L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
129632
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316015479

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