The Curious Garden by Brown, Peter

The Curious Garden

This New York Times bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world,...
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SKU: 9780316015479
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Author: Peter Brown
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Curious Garden by Brown, Peter

The Curious Garden

$28.99

The Curious Garden

$28.99
Author: Peter Brown
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Peter Brown
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316015479
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 129632 / Curious Garden


Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Winner
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Finalist
Award: Cybils - Finalist


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2009
Publishers Weekly 03/23/2009 pg. 58
School Library Journal 04/01/2009 pg. 101
New York Times Book Review 05/10/2009 pg. 14
Booklist 05/15/2009 pg. 44
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/02/2009 pg. 30
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.

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