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The Curious Garden Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 2009

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4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 558 ratings
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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.
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    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD840L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.38 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2009
  9. ISBN-10
    0316015474
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316015479
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Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown You Will Be My Friend by Peter Brown My Teacher Is a Monster by Peter Brown Flight of the Dodo by Peter Brown
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Share Peter Brown's award-winning artwork and beloved storytelling with young readers! From Caldecott-honor winner Peter Brown comes an exuberant illustrated story about playing dress up, having fun, and feeling free. From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild. Check out this rollicking, humorous twist on the classic "first pet" story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy! This heartwarming story offers a unique and humor-filled spin on the all-important themes of persistence and friendship. Filled with "monstrous" details that will have kids reading the story again and again, this adds a humorous spin to back-to-school. A humorous and universal story about the desire to fly, persistence, the love of adventure, and most important of all....poop!

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"A quietly marvelous picture book... Echoing the themes of The Secret Garden, it is an ecological fable, a whimsical tale celebrating perseverance and creativity."―The New York Times

* "A quiet but stirring fable of urban renewal, sure to capture imaginations."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "The art is spectacular and the book might inspire children to engage in small projects to improve their own neighborhoods."―School Library Journal, starred review

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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; First Edition (April 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316015474
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316015479
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD840L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.38 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 558 ratings

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Peter Brown

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Peter has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he told stories by drawing whimsical characters and scenes from his imagination. As a teenager, he fell in love with writing and began telling his tales with words. While studying illustration at Art Center College of Design, Peter’s love of both words and pictures led him to take several courses on children’s books, and before long he knew he’d found his calling.

After graduating from Art Center Peter moved to New York City to be closer to the publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he signed a book deal to write and illustrate his first picture book, Flight of the Dodo. Peter quickly signed up his second and third books, and his career as an author and illustrator of children’s books was under way.

Since then Peter has written and illustrated many books for children and earned numerous honors, including a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, two E.B. White Honors, a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year, two Irma Black Honors, a Golden Kite Award, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award and multiple New York Times bestsellers.

Peter lives in Maine with his wife, Susan, and their dog, Pam.

You can find out more about Peter and his books at peterbrownstudio.com

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Dinah Carolipio
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story, beautiful illustration
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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This was a nice surprise. I bought this to read aloud to my DD 1st grade class during reading time. My husband thought living in a beach/suburb that the kids might have a hard time relating because it sounded more like the experience of seen one of those special city gardens. However, the kids loved it. It helped that the main character's name is shared with one of their classmates. It's a cute book that can open up some nice dialog after reading. My DD did take some time to come around to it because she does gravitate towards books with female leads. But this one make the cut to her permanent library. She still reads it in 2nd grade because she appreciates the illustrations as well.
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Kelly Rotzler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Message for young minds
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
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This was a gift to us and has remained one of my favorites to read with my 3 year old son. I buy this book as a gift for others because of the messages of patience, perseverance, and advocacy for a greener earth.
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Karin Avilla
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, inspiring book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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This book is amazing. I always read it to my kindergarten class during Earth Week (earth day is April 22). The illustrations are breathtaking. The book begins by depicting a smoggy, dreary city without any plants and all the people stay inside. As the main character begins tending a garden, the garden grows and spreads, gradually transforming the city into a a gorgeous, life filled place! The illustrations depict this beautifully, and both I and my students are left in wonder of the transformation plants can bring! My class is almost all English learners, and though there are many words they don’t understand, the illustrations keep them captivated.
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EmJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! Family Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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I recently bought this book as a gift for Christmas for a family member. We have owned it for over ten years and it always makes me smile when I read it. The pictures are interesting without being over the top. The colors from the first page to the last take you on a journey from a grey bleak city to a gorgeous green city neighborhood. All because one kiddo was curious and cared.
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James Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars From gray to colorful
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020
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A wonderfully done book about small, simple steps we can all take to better care for our environment. Simple steps we can take, right in our own back yards, or front yards. A great journey for kids and parents to take together. I love how the last page contrasts with the first page. What a difference! Excellent illustrations. Well done.
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Alyse
5.0 out of 5 stars The MOST wonderful book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
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Buy this book for every child you know. The pictures are wonderful and makes the perfect bedtime book. It’s such a nice lesson on improving your community, blooming where you are planted and spreading joy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Watch This Garden Grow!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
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Liam lives in a drab, gray city. As he’s out exploring one day, he finds a small patch of color near the abandoned railway. Liam doesn’t know much about gardening, but he wants to help. Through the changing seasons, Liam continues to think about and work on the garden. He watches it take on a life of its own and spread across the city, changing everything in its path. What starts as a small gesture soon blossoms into something bigger than Liam ever imagined!⁣
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jenmcdan13
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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Bought this used from the Marketplace for my son, Liam, and I love it. The book tells the story of a little boy who dreams big, and changes his city in a huge way. I love the moral that one person CAN make a difference in the world, and that little Liam starts out not knowing anything about his new interest (gardening) but through research, trial & error, and lots of hard work, he and the rest of the city reap a monumental reward. This is one of the most cherished books on our bookshelf.
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INGRID C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Otimo! Linda história
Reviewed in Brazil on January 30, 2022
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Vale muito a pena!
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Leigh H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful uplifting story
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2019
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The quality of the physical book is not super impressive but the story itself is so full of life and possibility, that it hardly matters. Great for any age (past chewing on books ) with vivid interesting illustrations and a proactive, imaginitive protagonist
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Nara C.
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend Peter Brown! And this book is beautiful!
Reviewed in Spain on March 21, 2017
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Beautiful book, beautiful story and illustrations, with a nice message children understand from the beginning... like the others Peter Brown wrote.
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Alicia
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Italy on January 30, 2016
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I saw this book in the bookstore but didn't buy it there and then. When I went back they didn't have it anymore, so I was very excited to find it here!
I love it! The story is lovely, the illustrations are captivating and I think Peter Brown is a fantastic writer/illustrator.
I read it to my nephews and they loved it too, they took it home to read to their mom. It's the story of Liam, a little boy who finds a garden in the old train tracks and brings it back to life. He even sings to the plants! I thought that was cute!
Update: I got this book again to send it to a nephew for his birthday! that's how much we love it!
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N.L.MUC
5.0 out of 5 stars Wer im Vorbild für dieses Buch war, wird es liebe...
Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2012
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... alle anderen sollten den Highlinepark in New York besuchen. Traumhaft.
Schön illustriertes Buch, sehr nette Geschichte. Ideal für Kinder die Ihr Englisch trainieren wollen oder Erwachsene, die ein bischen Kind bleiben möchten. Außerdem ein Appell auch an die Umwelt zu denken.
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