What grew in Larry's garden

by Laura Alary

Other authorsKass Reich (Illustrator.), Jennifer Stokes (Editor.)
Paper Book, 2020

Status

Available

Call number

jC813/.6

Description

"Grace thinks her neighbour Larry's tiny garden is one of the wonders of the world. She helps him hoe, weed and water -- and together they solve problems from hungry squirrels to lettuce-eating slugs. As spring approaches, Grace helps Larry start hundreds of tomato plants in little pots, and Larry brings them to the school where he teaches. Grace wants to know what the students will do with all those plants. Larry tells her to wait and see, but promises that they are growing more than just tomatoes. Then, when Larry's neighbour adds a section to his fence that blocks out the sunlight his garden needs to thrive, Larry and Grace need to solve the biggest problem they've encountered yet.... Inspired by the true story of a teacher from Toronto named Larry Zacharko."--… (more)

DDC/MDS

jC813/.6

ISBN

152530108X / 9781525301087

Publication

Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2020]

User reviews

LibraryThing member sennebec
While gardening has a big part in this delightful story, there are other, equally important messages as well. There's friendship, problem solving, community action and the power of kids being able to help make change in the world. That's pretty impressive for a 32 page picture book. This is a great
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book for any library, school or public, city or rural, to add.
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LibraryThing member managedbybooks
This is an adorable story about problem-solving and making the world a better place, one plant at a time!

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Physical description

27 cm

Local notes

Part of the Chrissy Davis Hardy Collection

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