The Curious Garden - by Peter Brown (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Brown presents an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a seek-and-find element to this picture book. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This <i>New York Times </i>bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of <i>The Wild Robot </i>and <i>Mr. Tiger Goes Wild</i></b> <p/> One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time. <p/>While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. <p/> This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>* A quiet but stirring fable of urban renewal, sure to capture imaginations.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly, starred review</b></i><br><br>* The art is spectacular and the book might inspire children to engage in small projects to improve their own neighborhoods.--<i><b>School Library Journal, starred review</b></i><br><br>A quietly marvelous picture book... Echoing the themes of <i>The Secret Garden, </i> it is an ecological fable, a whimsical tale celebrating perseverance and creativity.--<i><b>The New York Times</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Peter Brown</b> is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including <i>Children Make Terrible Pets</i> and <i>The Curious Garden</i>. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for <i>Creepy Carrots!</i>, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a <i>New York Times</i> Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.
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