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How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Cherry, Lynne

by Cherry, Lynne | HC | Good
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780439323710
Book Title
How Groundhog's Garden Grew
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
Item Length
11.2 in
Publication Year
2003
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Cherry, Lynne, Yes
Item Height
0.3 in
Author
Lynne Cherry
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Animals / Mammals, Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), General, Animals / Squirrels
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Width
9.3 in
Number of Pages
40 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0439323711
ISBN-13
9780439323710
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2318739

Product Key Features

Book Title
How Groundhog's Garden Grew
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Animals / Mammals, Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), General, Animals / Squirrels
Illustrator
Cherry, Lynne, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Lynne Cherry
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2002-003428
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
An entertaining, creative story that''s loaded with information. When hungry Little Groundhog tries to eat some vegetables out of Squirrel''s garden, kind Squirrel takes him under his proverbial wing and shows him how to plant his own veggies to share with the entire animal community. Cherry intertwines the facts and vocabulary of gardening into a believable plot that will keep children reading, and her illustrations are well planned to combine with the text in an unusual way. Expansive spreads showing the animals tending their plots alternate with smaller, framed art. These smaller pictures are surrounded by clearly labeled pictures of various plants at different stages and other related objects. The detailed art continues on the endpapers, where readers can trace the growing cycle of many vegetables. This charming story teaches children about the interplay among all living things, and the good feeling that comes with community participation and sharing.--School Library Journal, February 2003 Little Groundhog loves eating from the neighbor''s vegetable garden--maybe too much. Perhaps it''s time he planted his own garden and, fortunately, Squirrel is willing to show him how. The two animals collect seeds, store them, and after winter hibernation and spring thaw, plant and tend them. By summer, Little Groundhog is joyfully harvesting and eating what they sowed. And such a plentiful harvest calls for sharing, bringing a wonderful Thanksgiving feast for all to enjoy. In simple, descriptive language, Cherry, author of The Great Kapok Tree (1990), tells a charming and also informative story about plants, gardening, and environmental respect. Her beautiful, full-color illustrations--realistic and wonderfully detailed--often incorporate spot-art borders of labeled seedlings and plants, highlighting a diverse array of wildlife. In an author''s note, Cherry describes her own gardening experiences and suggests a few resources for information. Little Groundhog is an endearing character whose awe in the miracle of growth is irresistible; by the close of the story, he has learned the rewards and joy of gardening, as well as the pleasures of friendship and giving. --Booklist, February 1, 2003 Fact and fiction make fruitful partners in Cherry''s (The Great Kapok Tree) cheerful account of a young groundhog''s successful efforts to plant a vegetable garden. After Squirrel scolds Little Groundhog for feasting on the bounty of others'' gardens, the fellow apologizes and admits he doesn''t know how to plant his own. Squirrel willingly becomes his mentor, sharing her ample horticultural knowledge as she offers a chatty guide to planning, planting, tending, transplanting and harvesting a garden. Cherry''s detailed, impressively precise renderings of the garden''s offerings (traced from seeds, through seedlings to final product) and of the woodland animals who lend a gardening hand should easily snare the attention of aspiring green-thumbers; marginalia appear as detailed as scientific notebook sketches, artfully arranged in borders around the main action. The author interjects environmental messages, as when Wren and Praying Mantis strike a deal with Little Groundhog: "If you promise not to harm us with bug spray, we birds and insects will help you with your garden. We will eat the harmful insects that hurt your plants." Youngsters may well find this fledgling gardener''s exuberance infectious ("It''s beautiful! Scrumptious! Irresistible!" he exclaims as he prepares to share his homegrown food with his friends). If not tempted to grab a hoe, readers are at least likely to view the vegetables on their dinner plates with greater appreciation.--Publishers Weekly, December 16, 2002 Good intentions crash and burn when the ill winds of pedantry overwhelm this story of a garden''s year. Here is Little Groundhog doing what groundhogs were born to do: seek and destroy gardens. Along comes Squirrel, loo
Grade From
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
"When hungry Little Groundhog tries to eat some vegetables out of Squirrel's garden, kind Squirrel takes him under his proverbial wing and shows him how to plant his own veggies...This charming story teaches children about the interplay among all living things, and the good feeling that comes with community participation and sharing." - School Library Journal, Little Groundhog, in trouble for stealing from his friends' gardens, is taught by Squirrel to grow his very own. From seed-gathering to planting, harvesting, and eating home-grown fruits and vegetables, children join Little Groundhog in learning about the gardening process. At the end, Little Groundhog invites his animal friends to a Thanksgiving harvest feast. Beautiful illustrations and thorough research on plants and insects make this sweet story an engrossing read, as well as a great picture-book introduction to how plants grow. Children and schools can follow Groundhog's lessons.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.C4199Ho 2003

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