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$1699
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12
The Secret Garden
A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
352 pages· 80,729 words· Est. 11 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,194,235 ratings
Books About Gardening · 390 titles considered
The Best Gardening Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about gardening? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Gardening
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009
Fortune's Magic Farm
A girl inherits a magical farm and must choose between two worlds.
304 pages· 54,880 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 885 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Ivy
A contest for tidiness clashes with magical chaos at Ivy's grandmother's cottage.
144 pages· 15,601 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004
The Way Home
By Andy Runton · Owly series
A lonely owl named Owly befriends a worm and together they have many adventures.
160 pages· 1,332 words· Est. 15 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 7,569 ratings
$22.99Save 5%
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
Fox & Rabbit
Two friends go on a series of adventures together, starting with a trip to the fair and ending with a successful lemonade stand.
90 pages· 2,433 words· Est. 37 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 804 ratings
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 4–6
Cooking with the Lorax
By Sonali Fry
Discover where food truly comes from with the Lorax's garden adventure.
32 pages· 169 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016
Diana's White House Garden
By Elisa Carbone, Jen Hill (Illustrator)
A young girl living in the White House during World War II wants to do her part to help with the war effort
44 pages· 1,361 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 445 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2019
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree
A birthday lemon tree gift leads to unexpected discoveries.
32 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,565 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
The Balcony
A girl's garden transforms her city life and those around her.
40 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 430 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012
Dangerously Ever After
By Dashka Slater, Valeria Docampo (Illustrator)
A daring princess faces unexpected challenges when mysterious seeds grow into something bizarre.
40 pages· 1,344 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Browse by age
Gardening Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about gardening for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$899
How to Grow a Friend
Ages 0–3 · 2013
Discover the secret to growing friendships with patience and care.
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$1199
The Secret Garden (BabyLit Classic)
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Discover flowers through The Secret Garden's enchanting quotes.
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$799
Hello, Garden Bugs
Ages 1–4 · 2017
Discover garden bugs through high-contrast patterns perfect for newborns.
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$799
Little Yellow Bee
Ages 0–3
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$799
Up, Down, and Around
Ages 2–5 · 2007
Discover the vibrant journey from seed to harvest in a lively backyard adventure.
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$999
Edible Colors
Ages 2–5 · 2014
Discover a world where fruits and veggies defy color expectations.
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$899
Nana's Garden
Ages 3–6 · 2020
Discover a garden's wonders through playful counting and colors with a young gardener's adventures.
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$899
Apple
Ages 3–5 · 2012
Follow an apple's journey from tree to sprout, revealing nature's cycle.
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$799
The Peace Book
Ages 0–3 · 2004
Discover peace through friendship, kindness, and acceptance.
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$695
Growing Vegetable Soup
Ages 2–6 · 1987
Discover the joy of growing and cooking your own vegetable soup.
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$899
Apple Farmer Annie
Ages 1–2 · 2001
A farmer's journey from orchard to market with delicious treats.
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$899
Too Many Bunnies
Ages 2–5 · 1989
Fifteen bunnies attempt to plant a garden, but chaos ensues. Can they succeed together?
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Gardening Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about gardening for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1699
Grandpa Green
Ages 5–8 · 2011
A great-grandfather's life story from childhood to old age.
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$1999
The Night Gardener
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A mysterious gardener transforms a gray town with magical topiaries.
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$1999
Vernon Is on His Way
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Three friends embark on whimsical adventures, discovering joy in the everyday through waiting, fishing, and gardening.
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$899
The Gardener
Ages 4–7 · 2007
A girl transforms a gray city with her secret rooftop garden.
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$1799
And Then It's Spring
Ages 4–7 · 2012
A boy plants seeds, waiting for brown to turn green.
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$1799
What Grew in Larry's Garden
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A garden's biggest challenge tests a community's spirit and kindness.
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$1695
Growing Season
Ages 4–8 · 2019
When Jo grows taller, will El's friendship with her change forever?
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$1799
The Little Green Girl
Ages 3–5 · 2019
A topiary dreams of adventure, but her gardener fears change. Can they find a way to explore together?
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$1799
Miss Rumphius
Ages 5–8 · 1982
The story of a woman who sets out to fulfill her childhood dreams and make the world more beautiful.
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$1799
Dandy
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A father struggles to remove a weed from his lawn, but his daughter's attachment to it complicates the task.
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$1999
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Ages 5–8 · 2015
A young girl helps her Nana in the garden throughout the seasons.
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$899
Too Many Pumpkins
Ages 4–8 · 1993
A woman faces a sea of unwanted pumpkins. What will she do?
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Gardening Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about gardening for developing and independent readers.
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$2495
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots
Ages 4–10 · 1999
Discover the magic of gardening with kids through themed gardens and creative activities.
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$599
Coco
Ages 6–8 · 2013
Can Coco's cupcake sale save the snails and solve a new neighbor mystery?
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$1599
Garlic and the Witch
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A vegetable girl faces a magical journey and an unexpected transformation.
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$999
Yay for Vaycay!
Ages 7–10 · 2019
Pugs must solve a garden mystery to save their vacation.
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$1499
Winging It
Ages 8–12 · 2025
A reluctant move sparks a quest for a rare moth, leading to unexpected discoveries.
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$1799
Isabel in Bloom
Ages 8–12 · 2024
A girl finds unexpected connections and growth through a special garden in a new country.
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$1299
The Secret Garden on 81st Street (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A lonely girl discovers a secret rooftop garden and a hidden family bond in New York City.
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$999
Mandy
Ages 8–12 · 1971
An orphan's secret hideaway leads to unexpected friendship and danger.
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$2499
Garlic & the Vampire
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A timid vegetable must confront a vampire threatening her village.
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$1295
Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Macy's world shifts as she befriends Iris, an elderly neighbor, amidst family upheaval.
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$1999
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A family unites to create a healing garden amidst unexpected challenges in Harlem.
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$1699
Lou Lou and Pea and the Mural Mystery
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Two friends unravel mysteries in their quirky neighborhood during Día de los Muertos.