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Dig In!
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Dig in to this vibrant picture book that celebrates all the surprises found down in the dirt!
I dig in the dirt...and find a seed.
Seed waits.
I dig in the dirt...and find a spider.
Spider runs.
Explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found outside in the garden. From pill bugs to worms to leafy green sprouts, young readers will lo ...more
I dig in the dirt...and find a seed.
Seed waits.
I dig in the dirt...and find a spider.
Spider runs.
Explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found outside in the garden. From pill bugs to worms to leafy green sprouts, young readers will lo ...more
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A short little book about what happens when a little boy digs into the dirt and all he can find. There is much to see and all sorts of life in the ground, which has also been something that Neo notices every time he turns over a rock. By the end, Neo felt it was high time we should start gardening, which is something a friend of mine has already been hinting. Looks like I better get some gardening gloves before they sell out!
A perfectly springy and muddy read aloud for a toddler or baby crowd!
May 07, 2016
Emily
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it was amazing
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picture-books,
storytime
"I dig in the dirt…and find a worm. Worm wiggles. I did in the dirt…and find a rock. Rock sits. I dig in the dirt…and find a pill bug. Pill bug curls. I dig in the dirt…and find a seed. Seed waits. I dig in the dirt…and find a spider. Spider runs…I dig in the dirt…and find a sprout. Sprout grows. I dig in the dirt…and find dirt! Dirt squishes. Then I water the dirt and find…MUD!"
Simple text, great large illustrations (so everyone in a large storytime will be able to see details). Would work as " ...more
Simple text, great large illustrations (so everyone in a large storytime will be able to see details). Would work as " ...more
Full review with teaching tools and author guest post: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=9291
Both of Cindy Jenson-Elliott’s books have truly made me want to get down and dirty in the garden which, if you know me, is exactly the opposite of what you would guess I want to do. Jenson-Elliott has a way of making the ordinary, and dirty, seem extraordinary. It would be great to have students catalog all of the things they find in a dirt. This would make their trips outside quite exciting! ...more
Both of Cindy Jenson-Elliott’s books have truly made me want to get down and dirty in the garden which, if you know me, is exactly the opposite of what you would guess I want to do. Jenson-Elliott has a way of making the ordinary, and dirty, seem extraordinary. It would be great to have students catalog all of the things they find in a dirt. This would make their trips outside quite exciting! ...more
A simple presentation of some of the wonders of digging in the dirt. The expressions of the worm are my favorite part and my adult curiosity was frustrated the reader doesn't learn what the seed grows into but overall a great introduction to spring, gardening, bugs, and dirt!
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Used this one for Family Storytime (spring) on 5/9/18. The parents seemed to really like it, the kids were not as enthused. I would definitely use it again though, because the pictures are very cute and the text is simple. It works well as a quick second book.
The simple, yet vivid illustrations dive into the world underneath the dirt. Simple text that explores the natural world in the the earth. This could make a great addition to a storytime about gardening or spring/summer.
Great storytime book!
Book is great to read as a standing story or a fingerplay.
This would probably logically be good for storytime, but I don't like it. Art is weird and the concepts are a little weird too.
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A child discovers life underground as s/he plants a seedling.
What do you find in dirt? Lots of things. And if you add water...mud!
Super simple text with fun illustrations, great short book to fill out a garden or spring themed story time.
enjoyed this book, it rhymes, it has very few words on the page.
May 01, 2019
Jannah
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The narrator digs into the dirt and finds a number of interesting things. Will keep kids wondering what will be found next.
A very simple book for the youngest gardeners.
May 05, 2019
Leslie
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picture-books,
storytime
Such a fun book to share with the toddler in Storytime! Lots of good interaction, too.
This is a really simple book which would be good for a preschool crowd. I would be good for a gardening, dirt or bug storytime.
This picture book is perfect for toddlers! Read this story with vibrant illustrations and explore all the creepy, crawly things discovered while playing in the dirt.
Nov 26, 2019
Caroline
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story-time,
picture-books
This was a very cute, simple story about what a child might find in the dirt. I would recommend this for a toddler to preschool audience!
A little boy digs in the dirt and finds all kinds of fun stuff... a worm, a bug, a seed, a rock, etc. A cute, fun story to read with a toddler.
Apr 19, 2016
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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2016-release
Explore the fun of the outdoors, and digging in the dirt, with this cute picture book. Dig In! is a great book for kids who love getting their hands dirty, and exploring the outdoors. Young readers will love discovering what they can find when they dig in and play in the dirt. With cute illustrations, and an easy to read story, readers will find a worm, a seed, a rock, a potato bugs (pill bugs), and more. DigIn! and discover the fun adventure of the outdoors with this adorable picture book! You
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Reading this book made me want to get outside in my garden! Oh, I cannot wait for spring! When my son and I read this book, I kept pointing to the pictures and telling him about all of the digging we will do this spring, and I am excited to have this book (and Jenson-Elliot's Weeds Find a Way) on hand for when the time comes! We live in Connecticut, so we can't quite do any digging yet. This book emanates warmth, and it will make kids want to go outside and start exploring! Cindy Jenson-Elliot s
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Sep 17, 2016
Lynn
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juvenile-picture-book,
x2016-chickadee
An original presentation of a forever-favorite place to play - in the dirt!
Repetition of the phrase, "I dig in the dirt..." will encourage little ones to read along. The sentence starts on the right hand page and the reader has to turn the page to see what happens - encourages predictions and relating personal experiences.
From the CIP data: "Illustrations were created using linoleum black prints on paper with some digital touch ups." Full color with little specks, resembling dirt with it's speci ...more
Repetition of the phrase, "I dig in the dirt..." will encourage little ones to read along. The sentence starts on the right hand page and the reader has to turn the page to see what happens - encourages predictions and relating personal experiences.
From the CIP data: "Illustrations were created using linoleum black prints on paper with some digital touch ups." Full color with little specks, resembling dirt with it's speci ...more
Dig in to this vibrant picture book that celebrates all the surprises found down in the dirt!
I dig in the dirt...and find a seed.
Seed waits.
I dig in the dirt...and find a spider.
Spider runs.
Explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found outside in the garden. From pill bugs to worms to leafy green sprouts, young readers will love discovering the muddy garden habitat within the pages of this book--and outside in their own backyards!
I dig in the dirt...and find a seed.
Seed waits.
I dig in the dirt...and find a spider.
Spider runs.
Explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found outside in the garden. From pill bugs to worms to leafy green sprouts, young readers will love discovering the muddy garden habitat within the pages of this book--and outside in their own backyards!
Teachers could use this book to introduce a unit on earth and earthworms for kindergarteners or 1st graders. It has a lot of simple words and repetitive phrases that would make it a great early reader for classroom use. The pictures are also simple and straightforward and could be adapted for bulletin board or flannel board. For ages 2 -6.
Apr 25, 2016
White House Public Library
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children-s-books
Fun, colorful illustrations show a child having fun exploring in the dirt. Kids can easily relate to this story in real life! Easy text makes this a quick read and allow for parents to engage in conversation with their child(s) about what they find when they dig in the dirt!
As a reader who spends quite a bit of time out in the garden with her 2yo, I was hoping that this colorful book with simple sentences would be a fun read for us. I appreciate the pill bugs and mud, but it just wasn't very compelling and the illustrations not my favorite.
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Cute book for spring ! Loved it
Feb 26, 2016
Pernille Ripp
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picture-books
Great addition to Kindergarten or lower
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