Plant a pumpkinseed with a child, and cultivate wonder. This simple act of reconnecting with children with nature is Sharon Lovejoy's purpose and joy and gift. Author of "Sunflower Houses: Garden Discoveries for Children of All Ages "and "Hollyhock Days: Garden Adventures for the Young at Heart," Sharon Lovejoy is a nationally known garden writer whose books, television specials, and projects at her learning landscape in California have introduced thousands of children to the pleasures of garden...
This is a book of gardening activities inspired by Beatrix Potter's country stories. It is divided into four parts, according to the seasons, and there are instructions for simple ideas like growing carrot ferns or making a cress hedgehog, as well as more substantial projects such as indoor herbs, a miniature water garden and a bottle garden.
A fun, picture-packed sticker activity book, with fascinating information about garden flowers and more than 250 stickers!This exciting RHS sticker activity book will teach kids about the flowers all around them in gardens and parks. The fascinating facts accompanied by simple, fun activities such as matching stickers to picture shapes, a life-cycle follow-the-trail, and a quiz make this book perfect for curious young minds.Children will go on a journey as they fill in the sticker pages, and lea...
Bright, simple illustrations encourage babies to explore different garden scenes and learn new words. They will discover what is growing in the vegetable patch, play on outdoor toys, help water a garden and find out which animals live around trees and ponds.
Extend your gardening season into autumn and enjoy those golden orange leaves and pumpkins with your children. With 235 color images, see for yourself that it's not too cold to still play outside. Games like soil bag obstacle course or creating borders for your spring flowers with a digging contest are perfect during this cooler time of the year. A little planning and a bunch of fun ideas can help you encourage your children's exploration and enjoyment of the garden no matter the time of year. K...
Biplop is a very busy bumblebee. When he isn't collecting nectar, he is off on rollicking adventures to save his garden with the help of his friends, farmer Balram and the flowers. From harvesting water to saving baby plants from a dangerous infection, join Biplob as he comes up with innovative ideas that are always eco-friendly. These vibrantly illustrated stories promise to teach kids something new through lessons on science and friendship.
A step-by-step guide to creative gardening, with ideas from a delicate doll's garden to a tropical rainforest.
Kids' Container Gardening: Year-Round Projects for Inside and Out
by Cindy Krezel
As beautiful and varied as its subject, this introduction to the flowers of the world is filled with enchanting scenes that will appeal to young children. Flowers are featured in far-flung settings that reveal their origins and historical significance. A single chrysanthemum graces a traditional Japanese tea ceremony; hydrangeas overlook a canal in Venice; and rows of deep red tulips border the Dutch countryside. Each spread includes informative texts about how the flowers grow, their historical...
What's growing in the greenhouse? Can you find the sunflower seeds? Lift the flaps to peek under the flowers, smell the roses, or see what is growing behind the watering can. With bright illustrations and simple and accessible text, this is the perfect first introduction to flowers and plants. Bloomsbury's Lift and Look board books are packed full of large cut-out flaps, specially designed for little hands. They also feature bright and beautiful illustrations and fun, eng...
The Wild Garden Book (Collins Pathways S.)
by Ron Wilson, Hilary Minns, Chris Lutrario, and Barrie Wade
Former MasterChef Australia contestant Fiona Inglis is passionate about food, whether she's growing, cooking or eating it. As a primary school teacher working within the framework of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, Fiona is also passionate about sharing her enthusiasm, knowledge and skills with her students and with children everywhere. This beautifully photographed and illustrated book, with more than 70 easy-to-follow recipes, is aimed for 8 to 13-year olds, their parents and a...
De Semilla a Planta (L1) (National Geographic Reader) (Readers)
by Kristin Baird Rattini
Los niños observan las plantas, las flores y los arboles a su alrededor todos los días. En este libro entretenido y educativo, aprenderán cómo las plantas crecen. Participarán de un viaje mágico viendo la polinización de la semilla y el crecimiento de la planta, aprendiendo acerca de qué necesitan para vivir y crecer. Todo esto a través de un texto apropiado, con las imágenes maravillosas y actividades divertidas que caracterizan a National Geographic. Esta serie educativa de...