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By Kristen · 25 posts · 215 views
By Kristen · 25 posts · 215 views
last updated Jan 14, 2010 11:47AM
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A curious boy discovers a struggling garden and helps it to grow, growing beyond what he ever could have imagined.
Aug 07, 2009
Fenixbird SandS
marked it as to-read
www.somebrownstuff.com "...This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book." Excerpt from Amazon review.
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A sweet tale of a boy who creates a garden in an abandoned urban space. I enjoyed the story and the illustrations have a timeless quality. Like others have mentioned, I wonder if this will appeal to children as much as it appeals to adults.
This book is beautiful! I love the simple message about the ability each of us has to create beauty anywhere and what a difference that beauty can make in lives! The illustrations are fantastic! Great book!
3.75 Though I think I liked it more than the kids, it's a beautiful story about caring for our environment.
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A forgotten elevated train track a curious boy and plants returning, turn a gray city back to green.
Shared aloud along with a youtube video tour of Highline park
Jul 25, 2012
Lisagarden
marked it as to-read
Apr 27, 2014
Dan
marked it as to-read
