It all begins with a single, beautiful red rose sleeping in the sun. But as you turn the pages of this cleverly constructed story, the garden grows larger and more colorful right before your eyes. Tall hollyhocks, bright zinnias, and cheerful sunflowers are added one by one, building a magnificent, towering garden bed.
This cumulative tale uses rich, rhyming language to introduce a stunning variety of flowers, stacking words just like the growing plants. But look closely among the petals and leaves, because a surprise visitor is hiding in the shadows, waiting to disrupt the peace. It is a wonderfully suspenseful and beautifully observed look at the quiet drama hiding in a summer backyard.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
N/A
/5
The farmer promises to help his wife with the daily chores, but his words do not match his actions. Instead of working, he sleeps all day, leaving her to handle the heavy lifting on her own. He claims he will finally start helping when their pigs bloom in the garden like flowers, or when they grow on trees like apples. Taking his wild excuses to heart, the clever and determined wife decides to make his silly conditions come true. She uses her imagination and a lot of effort to set up hilarious traps that bring those very scenarios to life. Young readers will laugh out loud as they watch the farmer wake up to some very surprising sights. This funny, classic folktale shows the value of teamwork, the consequences of being lazy, and just how far a little creativity can go to get a point across.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
N/A
/5
A young boy heads down Market Street with a pocket full of coins, ready to buy gifts for a very special friend. Along the way, he encounters a bustling row of incredible merchants, each one offering something completely different. From apples to zippers, he moves through the alphabet, finding a unique treasure for every single letter. The truly magical part is the shopkeepers themselves, who are completely constructed out of the very items they are selling. One merchant is entirely built out of playing cards, while another is a towering figure made of fresh, green vegetables. Every page introduces a stunning visual puzzle that will keep young readers looking closely at the details. This brilliant, award-winning journey through the ABCs combines a simple shopping trip with breathtaking artwork, turning a basic alphabet lesson into an unforgettable adventure.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
N/A
/5
