Garden Storytime Books

From the author of Curls and Glow comes a joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden. Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.

"Teaches toddlers all about gardens--with easy-to-understand facts about how plants grow and how gardening puts food on our tables"-- Provided by publisher

Rhyming text introduces readers to the role gardens play in helping the Earth.

The authors share personal revelations on how gardening with Grandma Dorothy shapes and nurtures a love and respect for nature, beauty, and a general philosophy for life.

A cantankerous talking cactus reaveals to readers the significance of different colors of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, bats, birds, etc.) different colors "talk" to.

Learn what happens from a seed to a sunflower in this book that is packed with fantastic facts about its life cycle. Amazing photographs show children the processes that sunflowers go through on their way to being fully grown.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through gardening. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature. Each book also...

Gives information about growing a sustainable garden at home, including picking the right vegetables, how to plant, and caring for the garden.

Simple text and photographs describe how lettuce grows on the ground.