Grow / by Cynthia Platt ; illustrated by Olivia Holden.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Mankato, Minnesota : Amicus Ink, 2018Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781681522395
- 168152239X
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Friends & Neighbors | Platt Cynthia | Available | 33111009185881 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"Is it possible for one child to make a difference? This is a simple book with a powerful lesson. A solid read-aloud and a great lead-in to group projects."-- School Library Journal
"A buoyant read to sweeten the spirit."-- Kirkus Reviews
Can one little girl transform a neighborhood? Looking at a drab abandoned city lot, a girl has an idea. As she begins pulling weeds, neighbors young and old, black, brown, and white come to help. The community joins together, creating a colorful garden for all to enjoy.
Cynthia Platt's gentle, inspiring prose is brought to life by artist Olivia Holden's beautiful pastels in this inspiring story of hope and community.
Can one little girl transform a neighborhood? With a seed of an idea and helping hands from neighbors, a girl's dream to clean up an abandoned city lot grows into something much larger. Cynthia Platt's light prose is brought to life by artist Olivia Holden's beautiful pastels in this inspiring story of hope and community.