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Publication
Thomas Nelson Inc (2019), 40 pages
Description
Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From failed endeavors, obstacles (bunnies that eat everything!), and lessons learned, the Gaines family shares how they grew a happy, successful garden. As it turns out, trying something new isn't always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest reward.
Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2021)
Growing Good Kids Book Award (2020)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 9.25 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member bogreader
A little too earnest for me.
LibraryThing member LadyoftheLodge
"We are the Gardeners" provides a fine family story along with gardening advice. The story relates how a family journeys from growing one small potted fern to raising a large garden. The book features colorful drawings that illustrate the gardening journey. With the story come great tips on how to
Families with kids will enjoy reading this book together and planning their own gardens. Even small children can look at the pictures and tell the story, which makes it a great teaching tool as well as a good story.
I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
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start a garden, problems that can be encountered, what it takes to have a successful garden, and the lessons to be learned from gardening.Families with kids will enjoy reading this book together and planning their own gardens. Even small children can look at the pictures and tell the story, which makes it a great teaching tool as well as a good story.
I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
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LibraryThing member managedbybooks
This was very cute and obviously family-oriented. This might be something to read with your kids as a nice bedtime story.
LibraryThing member maylag
While this story is precious and a great true story about how to garden and keep your garden safe, it is lengthy for little's attention. It is beautifully written and full of personification.
LibraryThing member Briars_Reviews
I love gardening and I love children's picture books, so this book was a lovely, little read.
Gardening is hard work, and this book let's you know how our lead family became gardeners! They started small and worked their way up to a more difficult garden. Failure was welcome because you learn from
The colour palette is soft and delightful, plus the pictures are also super cute. They fit the story well and make it feel very homey.
Overall, this book is great! I'd highly recommend young readers to pick this book up!
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for allowing me a copy of this book to read in exchange of an honest review.
Gardening is hard work, and this book let's you know how our lead family became gardeners! They started small and worked their way up to a more difficult garden. Failure was welcome because you learn from
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each step! They learned that some plants only like to sip water, not devour it. The ferns did well, but some other plants were much more difficult and required specialized attention! The colour palette is soft and delightful, plus the pictures are also super cute. They fit the story well and make it feel very homey.
Overall, this book is great! I'd highly recommend young readers to pick this book up!
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for allowing me a copy of this book to read in exchange of an honest review.
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Pages
40