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Isabella's Garden
A lyrical, uplifting picture book explores the growth and continual change that goes on in a much-loved garden.
This is the sun that kisses the clouds
that cried the rain that soaks the seeds
that sleep in the soil, all dark and deep,
in Isabella's garden.
In Isabella's garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish and make way for a whole new...more
This is the sun that kisses the clouds
that cried the rain that soaks the seeds
that sleep in the soil, all dark and deep,
in Isabella's garden.
In Isabella's garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish and make way for a whole new...more
Hardcover, 1 page
Published
December 1st 2009
by Walker Books Ltd
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Following the same pattern as The House That Jack Built and The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred, this title follows the seeds that Isabella plants as they eventually sprout and flourish. Not only does the book contain a great message about sustainability, but it also features powerful language such as "clouds that cry the rain" (unpaginated), "the buttercups waltzed with the wind" (unpaginated), and even, as the growing season concludes, the frost that falls on the ground, "encrusting the g...more
In Isabella's garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish and make way for a whole new season of growth.
Garden
A lyrical, uplifting picture book explores the growth and continual change that goes on in a much-loved garden. This is the sun that kisses the clouds that cried the rain that soaks the seeds that sleep in the soil, all dark and deep, in Isabella's garden. In Isabella's garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish a...more
Garden
A lyrical, uplifting picture book explores the growth and continual change that goes on in a much-loved garden. This is the sun that kisses the clouds that cried the rain that soaks the seeds that sleep in the soil, all dark and deep, in Isabella's garden. In Isabella's garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish a...more
This cumulative story follows one year in Isabella's garden from planting, to sprouting, to harvest, to winter. Mixed media illustrations give the book a folk art feel with thick paint lines, bold colors, and textile prints. Personification, strong verb choices (both present and past tense forms), and sound elements make this an outstanding mentor text for vocabulary enrichment and poetry exploration.
I loved this book! The text is reminiscent of "The House that Jack Built." This story tells about the changing seasons. Great for any child, but is near and dear to my heart because it is an excellent book for a Pagan child. Rowan and I will read this one once she is older.
This would be a useful picture book to read to a class studying the life cycle and seasons. Personally I didn't care for the primitive-style artwork, and I found the text a bit too dense, but I'd be willing to try it again. It could be the type of book that grows on you.
Vibrant, bold colors and cheerful inviting characters make this book one I can't look away from. The text is a layered text much like This is the House That Jack Built. Great book to add to an elementary library collection. I'll be adding it to mine.
A wonderful expansion on the traditional storytelling structure of "The House that Jack Built." Beautiful imagery with bright, folk-inspired artwork. My only gripe is the lack of brown-skinned or even brown-eyed people in the illustrations.
I really like the folk art quality of these illustrations, its a great play on the old rhyme "The House that Jack Built", at one point it feels like it skipped part of the pattern though.
This is a lovely book full of fun language and beautiful illustrations. It's a cumulative story so it's a joy to repeat the language.
Using the building block writing style of "The House that Jack Built." The story got a bit wordy and to drawn out though.
this book reminds me of "The Napping House." It has the same repetition as the classic....a fun book for spring!
Mar 13, 2012
Edward Sullivan
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The story of Isabella's garden told to the rhyme of "The House That Jack Built." Lovely, vibrant illustrations.
Nov 02, 2010
Jazzy
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Isabellas Garden is a short listed book it was entered in the Readers cup as well as
Mr. Chicken goes to paris,
Mr. Chicken goes to paris,
Lyrical; in the style of The House That Jack Built, but different enough to keep interest.
Beautifully illustrated. Rhyme builds on itself (like this is the house that jack built)
Reminiscent of the Old Lady Who Swallowed the Fly in pattern.
Bold and vibrant illustrations.
AR 5.6
Bold and vibrant illustrations.
AR 5.6
Top Ten Crafts and Gardening Books for Kids 2013 (Booklist)
Minus one star for the characters' creepy dead eyes.
Read aloud will be fun with this book. Aussie book.
Jun 04, 2013
Meg Denman
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Tee Galette
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Glenda Millard was born in the Goldfields region of Central Victoria and has lived in the area all her life. The communities she has lived in and the surrounding landscapes have provided a rich source of inspiration and settings for many of her stories.
It was not until Glenda's four children became teenagers that she began to write in her spare time. She is now a full-time writer.
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It was not until Glenda's four children became teenagers that she began to write in her spare time. She is now a full-time writer.
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