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Here Are the Seeds

by JaNay Brown-Wood
Olivia Amoah
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Two children learn the ins and outs of growing a garden from seeds.

Through rhythmic storytelling, award-winning author and poet JaNay Brown-Wood follows two children as they grow a garden from seeds. Told as a cumulative tale, similar to "The House That Jack Built," the story starts promisingly: "Here are the seeds that we will sow to help our garden grow." But as time passes, the children learn that things rarely go as planned in the garden. Do they — and Mother Nature — have what it takes to turn things around?

This perfectly delightful story is sure to plant a smile on readers' faces!

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  • Release date

    May 7, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781525311659

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      March 15, 2024
      Two children nurture a thriving ecosystem. In this cumulative tale, two Black-presenting kids follow the journey of the seeds they've planted. They discover that they need sun, water, and the support of helpers such as mushrooms and worms for their seedlings to grow and eventually "GLOW!" The repeated phrasing ("Here are the seeds / that we will sow," "Here is the earth / that nurtures the seeds / that we have sown") allows little readers to easily follow along and remember the steps to foster seed growth. A few pages halt the rhythmic pace as the narrator declares, "OH NO!" At these pauses, readers can use the illustrations to determine what is impeding the seeds from growing (parched earth, flooding) and perhaps even predict what the garden needs (more water, mushrooms to help soak up excess water). The children have expressive faces that exhibit a range of emotions: curiosity, concern, surprise, confusion, and joy. Backmatter explains the different elements--soil, plants, bugs, sun--that help a garden survive and thrive. The repetitive text and cumulative storytelling, along with the bright, inviting illustrations, make for a preschooler-friendly spring tale. An enticing seasonal read-aloud. (Picture book. 3-5)

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