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With dozens of books out there dedicated to nurturing little gardeners, Cookie turned to the experts to narrow the field. Here are their picks for titles that will fuel growing ambitions for parents and children alike.
- Kids Gardening
- by Kevin and Kim Gilbert Raftery
- $14, Klutz
"This is very kid-friendly. It contains fun illustrations, is easy to follow, and comes with seeds and a small shovel."
—Caprice Potter, head of the Gateway School's Life Lab Science Program in Santa Cruz, California
- Sunflower Houses
- by Sharon Lovejoy
- $14, Workman Publishing Co.
"Real-life experiences capture the essence of why you would want to have your children in the garden."
—Lance Frazon, a gardening expert at John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds in Bantam, Connecticut
- Dig Plant Grow
- by Felder Rushing
- $17, Cool Springs Press
"There are lots of hands-on, simple activities and projects that kids will have success with."
—Norm Lownds, Ph.D., curator of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
- The Children's Kitchen Garden
- by Georgeanne and Ethel Brennan
- out of print; new and used copies remain available on Amazon from $8
"This book has some great ideas for starting a European garden and using your harvest in the kitchen. It is ideal for upper- and middle-elementary-school students."
—Erika Rhael, early childhood coordinator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Keywords:
- gardening with kids,
- books on gardening with kids
