"Winter outside the window,/ Garden on the sill." With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots, and a good windowsill, there’s no better time to make an herb garden with mom than in the dead of winter. Together, a young girl and her mother can grow everything you find in a spring herb garden, from oregano to parsley and baby greens, carefully tending their plants to watch them thrive, all while frigid snow falls just outside the window. The multiple harvests of fresh greens are just what they need to stay warm through the coldest and darkest season. When Spring finally arrives, there’s one thing on the girl’s mind: more seeds!
Growing and harvesting an herb garden can be fun and oh so satisfying — even in the dead of winter. In Wintergarden, author Janet Fox’s poetic text is accompanied by the dreamy watercolor artwork of acclaimed illustrator Jasu Hu. Additional material at the back of the book includes information on how to grow your own wintergarden, to make sure you and your family can share fresh greens year-round."On each page, winter imagery, both visual and linguistic, is paired with references to growth and vibrancy — a juxtaposition that emphasizes the joy and wonder of life, as well as the loving care that is given and received among both people and plants. The family soon needs more seeds, and the child gets to choose them, plant them, and wait…for spring. Endnotes give instructions on growing a winter garden, and beautiful endpapers feature paintings of plants and leaves.... Glowing and warm, full of life." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Janet Fox |
Illustrator | Jasu Hu |
ISBN | 0823451011 |
Publication Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
Publisher | Neal Porter Books |
Language | English |