Spiders, praying mantises, ducks, snakes, skunks, and an owl might just be what the vegetables need to grow! In this story, the gardener likes everything clean and tidy. There’s no room for rubbish and weeds.
“Not in this vegetable patch! They all must go…”
However, after cleaning it up the gardener created a problem. By listening to his neighbor’s advice and making some changes he learns the importance of working with nature.
Problem solving, listening, and working with one another are key themes woven throughout the book. Characters come to life with cheerful art. The charming word repetition pulls the reader into a lively garden ecosystem. Playful text is inviting to listeners and encourages them to read along. The author’s illustrations and words show the audience that a thriving ecosystem is one of diversity. It clearly depicts how ecosystems (like that in your backyard) depend on many elements. From bugs to animals, it takes a crew of diverse helpers to maintain balance. Readers learn about the web of life and how a variety of wildlife is key to a garden’s success. It’s a fun story to incorporate in any classroom from preschool through elementary grades.
An endearing tale inspired by a real duck named Louise. In this story, the main character Louise, arrives at the flock's nesting site too late. There is no room for her and she must move on to find a new nesting spot. Along the way, seasons change with each page. Louise encounters many different animals on her journey, including beavers, sheep, butterflies, coyotes, squirrels, bees, and more. Pumpkins, apples, acorns, and strawberries are just a few of the unlikely items she rolls into her nest. Although Louise struggles to find the right place, she perseveres and learns from lessons past and the importance of including others.
Children will have fun predicting what Louise will add to her nest next. A great story to read aloud. Repetition creates rhythm and encourages the audience to read along.
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