Book Description
In the Words for Everyday series, toddlers are introduced not only to ordinary animals and objects, but to their parts as well. In Animals, children learn that a cat has a paw; in Mealtime, that a sandwich is made with bread; in Toys, that a tricycle has a seat; and in Garden, that a ladybug has spots. Illustrated with bold cut-paper collages, these books are exactly right for young children just beginning to investigate the world around them. ... Read more

Book Description
A group of neighborhood children transform a bare patch of earth into a vegetable garden. They learn simple but important lessons: to plant in straight rows, to thin seedlings, and the value of worms. They make notes on their efforts and compile useful lists of gardening tips. The result is a colorful, graphic scrapbook/diary/photo album. Turning her lens from growing a single sunflower (A Handful of Sunshine) to focus on planting and raising five vegetables, Melanie Eclare inspires young readers to reach for their trowels. ... Read more