Books About Urban Gardening · 4 titles considered

The Best Urban Gardening Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about urban 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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Our 4 Favorite Books About Urban Gardening

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

The Gardener

By Sarah Stewart, David Small (Illustrator)

A girl transforms a gray city with her secret rooftop garden.

Caldecott Medal (1998)
40 pages· 1,038 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 415 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Harlem Grown

By Tony Hillery, Jessie Hartland (Illustrator)

Transform an empty lot into a thriving urban farm, feeding a community and inspiring change.

40 pages· 326 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 547 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

One Little Lot

By Diane C. Mullen, Oriol Vidal (Illustrator)

Transform an abandoned lot into a thriving community garden and watch strangers become friends.

32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 135 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2014

Old Manhattan Has Some Farms

By Susan Lendroth, Kate Endle (Illustrator)

Discover urban farming's charm through a playful twist on a classic tune.

28 pages
3.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 81 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
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