It may be too brief to teach much gardening, but this board book packs an abundance of good will and inspiration about helping out; for middle- to large-sized board book collections.
Though the story follows a familiar formula, the textured and expressive illustrations and whimsical colors will provide an engaging reading experience for pre-readers as well as early elementary students.
This sweet, simple tale about the mystery of making a friend could be used with Keiko Kasza's The Pigs' Picnic for a storytime about being true to oneself. The art is best shared one-on-one or with a small group.