The Curious Garden

BOOK SUMMARY

This New York Times bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of The Wild Robot and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild.

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children’s books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book award, and a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter’s website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.

PRAISE

“A quietly marvelous picture book…echoing the themes of The Secret Garden, it is an ecological fable, a whimsical tale celebrating perseverance and creativity.”
—The New York Times

“A quiet but stirring fable of urban renewal, sure to capture imaginations.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The art is spectacular and the book might inspire children to engage in small projects to improve their own neighborhoods.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Hardcover picture book
48 pages
Fiction
13.1 in H | 8.9 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb