FICTION

My Delicious Garden

by Anne-Marie Fortin (text) & illus. by Julien Castanié
Owlkids. Mar. 2022. 24p. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781771474689.
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Gr 1-3–Fortin’s book follows a young gardener, cued Asian, who is mostly on her own in her tasks as she plans, plants, and tends to her garden from January through December. “January/ The year has just begun./ While I watch the snow fall,/ I’m already imagining the great big garden of my dreams.” The unique monthly focus is an interesting and helpful take on gardening; readers will learn about different types of vegetables and flowers equally. The vocabulary (“perennials,” “composting,” etc.) may spark further discussions and research. Along with the diversity among the characters (there are Black guests in the last spread, and a reference to the narrator’s moms), a varied selection of foods is represented as well.
VERDICT Whether there is a garden at school or not, this is a charming addition to the shelves and could be adapted to a very early science lesson for preschoolers, too.
Reviewed by Amanda Chacon , Mar 01, 2022

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