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Over in the Garden

Name: Over in the Garden
ISBN: 9780593809365

By Janna Matthies

A sudden shower brings unexpected helpers to the garden—but what will they discover?

rhythmic · cheerful · colourful · informative

Genres

Poetry/Verse Nature Friendship/Family

What is Over in the Garden about?

In a lively community garden, children work together from morning until rainclouds gather. One by one, they dig, weed, plant, compost and harvest, counting all the way from one to ten. With rhythmic verses inspired by the traditional song “Over in the Meadow”, young gardeners welcome animal helpers and discover the joys of caring for plants and sharing the fruits of their work. Bright scenes, playful rhyme and a sudden spring shower make this a cheerful celebration of nature, teamwork and growing food.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

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