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The Soil in Jackie’s Garden by award-winning author Peggy Thomas and illustrated by Neely Daggett engages children with science, gardening fun, and sustainability which makes for an entertaining summer activity!
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Gardening Fun with Jackie
Perfect for National Learn About Composting Day, The Soil in Jackie’s Garden introduces budding gardeners to the magic happening in their backyard with beautiful visuals that open vertically to showcase the secrets beneath the soil’s surface. Follow Jackie and her diverse friends as they meet pollinators, measure progress, and patiently wait for their sweet snacks to grow. But it doesn’t stop there — the soil is packed with critters creating compost for next season’s seeds! (Ages 6-8)
Written in the cumulative style of “The House that Jack Built,” the catchy repetitions and engaging illustrations are interwoven with scientific facts that teach young readers about the life cycle of a plant, the natural processes that create new soil, and the importance of composting for a sustainable garden.
Printable Coloring Page
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About the Author
Peggy Thomas is the author of more than twenty award-winning nonfiction books for children, including Hero For the Hungry: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug, illustrated by Sam Kalda, and Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, which earned the AFBFA 2020 Book of the Year Award. Peggy is most likely speaking with students about sustainability and food security when not in her garden or researching her next true story.
About the Illustrator
Neely Daggett lives with her husband and three children in tree-filled Portland, Oregon. Her passion is making picture books, but she also loves to work in her garden, take her dog Luna on long walks, and visit the Oregon coast with her family.
About the Publisher
Feeding Minds Press is a project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The foundation’s mission is to build awareness and understanding of agriculture through education. Feeding Minds Press’s goal is to publish accurate and engaging books about agriculture that connect readers to where their food comes from and who grows it. Learn more at Feeding Minds Press.
Gardening Fun GIVEAWAY:CLOSED
Two winners will receive a copy of The Soil in Jackie’s Garden by Peggy Thomas and a Root Viewer Kit for Kids (RV $34), while three winners will receive a copy of The Soil in Jackie’s Garden only (RV $19). Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 6.8.24. See below for terms and conditions.
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would love to have this.