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Age Range
4 - 9
Genre
Page Count
40
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Grade Level
Pre-K - 4th
ISBN
9781631985904
Lexile
580

Jayden's Impossible Garden

Written by Melina Mangal and Illustrated by Ken Daley

Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city.
 
Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder.

Age Range
4 - 9
Genre
Page Count
40
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Grade Level
Pre-K - 4th
ISBN
9781631985904
Lexile
580