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Garden Books


A Gardener’s AlphabetAzarian, Mary
A Gardener’s Alphabet
Glorious colored wood-cut illustrations explore every corner of the garden, one letter at a time.
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The Complete Book of the Flower FairiesBarker, Cicely Mary
The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies
Lovely poetry and delicate paintings celebrate four seasons of flowers and their particular fairies.
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The Secret GardenBurnett, Frances Hodgson
The Secret Garden
Mary Lennox uncovers many mysteries at Misselthwaite Manor, including those surrounding the gated garden, in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel.
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Chasing RedbirdCreech, Sharon
Chasing Redbird
When 13-year-old Zinny Taylor’s aunt dies, she explores her feelings while planting flowers on a secret, forest trail.
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Planting a RainbowEhlert, Lois
Planting a Rainbow
Planting a flower garden becomes a favorite annual tradition for a mother and daughter in this boldly illustrated picture book.
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The Case of the Burrowing RobotErickson, John
The Case of the Burrowing Robot
Hank the Cowdog, head of Ranch Security, is hunting for the culprit who is digging holes in Sally May’s Garden.
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The Leaf Men and the Brave Good BugsJoyce, William
The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs
When the garden of a kind, sickly woman falls into neglect, the Doodle Bugs call on the Leaf Men to carry the day.
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The Lost Flower ChildrenLisle, Janet Taylor, illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa
The Lost Flower Children
When orphan sisters Olivia and Nellie are sent to their great aunt’s, working in her overgrown garden helps them adjust to their new life.
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Koala and the FlowerMurphy, Mary
Koala and the Flower
Mixed-media illustrations decorate this charming book, which brings color to a black-and-white world.
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What Does Bunny See? A Book of Colors and FlowersPark, Linda Sue
What Does Bunny See? A Book of Colors and Flowers
Rhyming clues and cheerful illustrations make a happy lesson of a little rabbit’s adventures in a cottage garden.
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The Garden Behind the MoonPyle, Howard
The Garden Behind the Moon
When David follows the path of moonlight lit across the sea to the moon itself, he encounters an enchanted garden, and must do battle before he can return home.
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SeedsRobbins, Ken
Seeds
Gorgeous photographs combine with simple, sound science to explore the fascinating variety of seeds.
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