Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening
Age 5+
Gardening
Fifteen simple step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children.
From strawberries in welly boots to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple, edible projects for young gardeners. Learn all you need to grow your own fruit, herbs and vegetables in the space that you have, from a windowsill to an allotment in this fun and stylish collection of growing activities for five- to nine-year-olds.
With bright, engaging illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this is an ideal gift for any young child wanting to find out more about where their food comes from and grow some themselves!
Creators
Daniela Sosa is a graduate from the Cambridge School of Art MA in Children's Book Illustration. Originally from Romania, she now lives in Cambridge. When Daniela is not illustrating, she enjoys nature walks, old pubs and crafty projects.
Reviews
Grow, love and eat. That’s the aim of this colourful garden guide for junior green thumbs. Youngsters can get up close to nature and get their hands dirty as they embark on fun activities such as growing strawberries in old gumboots, planting a pumkin patch or sprouting avocado or celery plants from kitchen scraps. With 15 step-by-step projects, its a yummy adventure sure to cultivate a lifetime love of growing your own goodies.
The Geelong Advertiser
The beautiful embossed cover of Growing Green will be a drawcard for young children. The bright colours of all items garden related plus a number of busy, happy children will guarantee a growing audience… The glorious illustrations throughout this book plus the vibrant final endpapers will appeal to children and engage them in the task at hand. With support from a trusted adult this book may provide hours of enjoyment..
ReadPlus
The step-by-step text is complemented by copious colour illustrations, and most pages have facts about the nutritive value of various vegetables. A great start for an enthusiastic young gardener.
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