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The Curious Garden
Contributor(s): Brown, Peter (Author)
ISBN: 0316015474     ISBN-13: 9780316015479
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
OUR PRICE:   $17.09  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: April 2009
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Annotation: Brown presents 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 seek-and-find element to this picture book. Full color.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Environment
- Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life
- Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Weather
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2008029165
Lexile Measure: 840
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 11.1" (0.95 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Ecology
- Demographic Orientation - Urban
- Catalog Heading - Science
- Curriculum Strand - Science
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 129632
Reading Level: 4.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
This New York Times bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of The Wild Robot and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild

One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

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.