{"product_id":"up-in-the-garden-and-down-in-the-dirt-nature-book-for-kids-gardening-and-vegetable-planting-outdoor-nature-book-paperback","title":"Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt: (Nature Book for Kids, Gardening and Vegetable Planting, Outdoor Nature Book) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Messner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Silas Neal\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis exuberant and lyrical addition to the award-winning Over and Under series unveils the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves, and down in the dirt.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the author-illustrator team behind \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Explore the secret realm beneath the dirt that brings the world of nature to life: Follow a young girl and her grandmother on a journey through the year planning, planting, and harvesting their garden--and learn about what's happening in the dirt to help make it all happen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world--earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow--populated by all the creatures that make a garden their home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered up in the garden and down in the dirt in this sweet children's book from Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal, the latest in their beloved series that offers kids a peek into hidden ecosystems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Beautiful illustrations paired with an easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary school student, while a glossary of animals that live in, around, and under the garden enriches the reading experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INSPIRES A LOVE A NATURE: Offering a look inside a hidden and bustling underground ecosystem, this gorgeously illustrated book encourages children to explore the world around them and appreciate the natural wonders they discover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS \u0026amp; REVIEWERS: \"The harmonious relationships above and below ground, and those between the two, emphasize the complexities of the garden ecosystem, as well as the joys of sustained engagement with the land.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e; \"Offers excellent coming attractions for what youngsters can expect when they try to grow something.\" --\u003ci\u003eReading Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A great read-aloud book for home or school \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents looking for enchanting bedtime reads or nature books for kids \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of books like \u003ci\u003eA Different Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Seed is Sleepy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAn Egg Is Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBecause of an Acorn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Rainforest\u003c\/i\u003e and others in the Over and Under series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Any kid who loves picture books about science, nature, or animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator. He currently teaches illustration at Pratt Institute and lives in Brooklyn, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKate Messner is a middle school teacher and the author of several books for young readers. She lives on Lake Champlain.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.8 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572069150943,"sku":"9781452161365","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/6739\/5295\/files\/Up_in_the_Garden_and_Down_in_the_Dirt_by_Kate_Messner.webp?v=1773258158","url":"https:\/\/redwolfpress.com\/products\/up-in-the-garden-and-down-in-the-dirt-nature-book-for-kids-gardening-and-vegetable-planting-outdoor-nature-book-paperback","provider":"Red Wolf Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}