Now in paperback! This exuberant and lyrical addition to the
award-winning Over and Under series unveils the wonders that lie hidden
between stalks, under the shade of leaves, and down in the dirt.
From the author-illustrator team behind Over and Under the Snow and
Over and Under the Pond.
Explore the secret realm beneath the dirt that brings the world of
nature to life: Follow a young girl and her grandmother on a journey
through the year planning, planting, and harvesting their garden--and
learn about what's happening in the dirt to help make it all happen.
Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts,
growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy
world--earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow--populated by all the
creatures that make a garden their home.
These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered up in the
garden and down in the dirt in this sweet children's book from Kate
Messner and Christopher Silas Neal, the latest in their beloved series
that offers kids a peek into hidden ecosystems.
ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Beautiful illustrations paired with an
easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary
school student, while a glossary of animals that live in, around, and
under the garden enriches the reading experience.
INSPIRES A LOVE A NATURE: Offering a look inside a hidden and bustling
underground ecosystem, this gorgeously illustrated book encourages
children to explore the world around them and appreciate the natural
wonders they discover.
A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS & REVIEWERS: "The harmonious
relationships above and below ground, and those between the two,
emphasize the complexities of the garden ecosystem, as well as the joys
of sustained engagement with the land."--The Horn Book Magazine;
"Offers excellent coming attractions for what youngsters can expect when
they try to grow something." --Reading Today
Perfect for:
- A great read-aloud book for home or school
- Parents looking for enchanting bedtime reads or nature books for kids
- Fans of books like A Different Pond, A Seed is Sleepy, An Egg Is
Quiet, Because of an Acorn, and Over and Under the Rainforest and
others in the Over and Under series
- Any kid who loves picture books about science, nature, or animals
