Jayden's Impossible Garden

Jayden's Impossible Garden
Author: Mélina Mangal
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2021-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1631985922

Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). .

Jayden's Impossible Garden Read-along ebook

Jayden's Impossible Garden Read-along ebook
Author: Mélina Mangal
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2024-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1631989812

Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn't believe there's nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden's love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden's Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children's Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). .

Our Community Garden

Our Community Garden
Author:
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1582701091

A diverse group of people in San Francisco shares the work and fun of a community garden.

Jayden's Impossible Garden

Jayden's Impossible Garden
Author: Mélina Mangal
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2021-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1631985914

Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). .

The Vast Wonder of World

The Vast Wonder of World
Author: Mélina Mangal
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541537955

"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.

Green Green

Green Green
Author: Marie Lamba
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374327971

In the city an abandoned lot squeezed between two buildings becomes a community garden.

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1430130016

A former basketball star, Farmer Will Allen is an innovator, educator, and community builder. When he looked at an abandoned city lot he saw a huge table, big enough to feed the whole world. This is the inspiring story of his determination to bring good food to every table.

One Little Lot

One Little Lot
Author: Diane C. Mullen
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1632897520

In a bustling, urban neighborhood, count the ways one little lot becomes a beautiful community vegetable garden. Count all the ways (one to ten) an urban community unites to clean up an abandoned lot. From building planter boxes to pulling weeds to planting seeds, everyone works together to transform the lot into a bountiful vegetable garden. As the garden grows, strangers become friends, eventually sharing in a special feast with the harvest they grew.

Respect and Take Care of Things

Respect and Take Care of Things
Author: Cheri J. Meiners
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2004-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1575427982

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to—because they have things they value. This book encourages children to pick up after themselves, put things back where they belong, and ask permission to use things that don’t belong to them. It also teaches simple environmental awareness: respecting and taking care of the earth. Includes ideas for adult-led activities and discussions.

Looking At Landforms

Looking At Landforms
Author: Mitten
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615906940

Young Readers Learn About Various Landforms Through Simple Text And Photos.