Glenda Millard has written many award-winning books for children of all ages, including Kaito's Cloth; Layla, Queen of Hearts; and The Naming of Tishkin Silk. Glenda Millard lives in Australia.
Rebecca Cool studied at the Claremont School of Fine Arts in Australia and has had her work shown in a number of exhibitions. This is her first book for children. Rebecca Cool lives in Australia.
Bright, sumptuous mixed-media spreads have a folk-art quality,
while the simplicity of the artwork mirrors the lyrical text. The
awe, mystery, and beauty of the changing seasons as experienced by
the children make this a must-have book to welcome spring.
--School Library Journal A garden becomes a symbol for the circle
of life in this child-appealing story told in verse reminiscent of
"The House That Jack Built..". The folk art-style paintings feature
stylized children, birds, insects, and even a fantastical Jack
Frost, who despite his outfit resembles the doll-like children.
Satisfying to listen to and look at, and along the way children
will learn something about how a garden grows.
--Booklist Every spread is filled to the brim with Cool's
full-bleed paintings and Australian author Millard's verse.
--Publishers Weekly At once stately and soothing--a fine choice for
bedtime sharing or for calming ruffled spirits in general.
--Kirkus Reviews Very beautiful.
--Seven Impossible Things blog The expected rhythm of the words
matches well the roundness of the naturally growing world, and the
less expected rhymes (like "appled" and "dappled" and "wind" and
"velvety skinned") draw our attention further. Rebecca Cool's
bright polychromed pictures of children and plants rev up gardening
enthusiasm.
--Chicago Tribune This is a beautifully written tale that follows
the repetitive pattern of "The House that Jack Built" - perfectly
to the circular cycle of nature.
--San Antonio Express-News Take a journey through Isabella's
garden, where beautiful flowers bloom and the tiniest of seeds
flourish.
--Newsday
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