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The Curious Garden

By Peter Brown
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The Curious Garden by Peter Brown is a heartwarming tale about a little boy named Liam who discovers a drab cityscape and decides to nurture a small garden he finds growing there. As the garden thrives and expands, it transforms not just the environment but also the spirits of the city's residents, highlighting the impact of individual initiative on the community and the magic of nature.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming tale if you appreciate stories about bringing nature to life and love vibrant illustrations. This children's book follows a little boy whose curiosity and care transform a grey city into a lush, green paradise, appealing to young readers who enjoy themes of adventure, growth, and environmental stewardship.

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In this beautifully illustrated environmental story by Peter Brown, a young boy tends to a meagre garden which blossoms and spreads across the city.

In this beautifully illustrated environmental story by Peter Brown, a young boy tends to a meagre garden which blossoms and spreads across the city.

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This gorgeously illustrated picture book opens to a detailed spread of a gray city. If you look closely, you can spot the tiny figure of a red-headed boy, Liam, walking down the street. THE CURIOUS GARDEN tells the story of how this young boy discovers a door that leads up to abandoned railroad tracks where he finds a forgotten garden. He cares for the plants and helps them flourish, and they gradually spread throughout the city, transforming it, bit by bit, into a lush, green world.

With spare text and breathtaking illustrations, and a classic feel reminiscent of THE LITTLE HOUSE and MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL, this is a magical picture book about the power that one small person can have to transform the world.

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The Curious Garden by Peter Brown has received high praise for its enchanting tale of urban renewal. Reviews note its potential to inspire children to beautify their environments, supported by spectacular artwork. Echoing themes from The Secret Garden, it is celebrated as a wonderfully whimsical and creative ecological fable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316015479

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 332.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Peter Brown Young Adult

About the Author

Peter Brown is a graduate of the Arts Center College of Design in Pasadena. He grew up in New Jersey and now lives in Brooklyn.

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