The Little Green Girl
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Little Green Girl

Written and illustrated by Lisa Anchin

A topiary dreams of adventure, but her gardener fears change. Can they find a way to explore together?

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 371 ratings
40 pages· 892 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD860L
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Bookroo's summary

In a garden, a topiary named Little Green Girl dreams of adventure beyond the walls. Her gardener, Mr. Aster, clings to routine and fears the unknown. As she yearns to explore, Little Green Girl must inspire Mr. Aster to embrace change and discover that home can be carried in the heart. Will they find a way to journey together, or will their dreams remain rooted in place? This charming tale explores the beauty of stepping into the unknown and the bonds that can grow from shared dreams.

From the publisher

Mr. Aster, who likes routine, is happy to care for Little Green Girl when she arrives in his garden, but not interested in helping her see the world beyond its walls.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
892
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD860L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
510731
Publication
Published
April 2, 2019
First published
January 1, 2019
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Text set in Mrs. Eaves.
Illustration details
The art was created with acryla gouache and pencil.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735230736
LCCN
2018027140
OCLC
1044532753

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