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The Curious Garden Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 2009


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This New York Times bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of The Wild Robot and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild

One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.
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Share Peter Brown's award-winning artwork and beloved storytelling with young readers! An exuberant illustrated story about playing dress up, having fun, and feeling free. A modern classic that explores environmentalism in an urban world. A story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild. Filled with "monstrous" details that will have kids reading the story again and again, this adds a humorous spin to back-to-school. A rollicking, humorous twist on the classic "first pet" story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy! A unique and humor-filled spin on the all-important themes of persistence and friendship.

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"A quietly marvelous picture book... Echoing the themes of The Secret Garden, it is an ecological fable, a whimsical tale celebrating perseverance and creativity."―The New York Times

* "A quiet but stirring fable of urban renewal, sure to capture imaginations."―
Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "The art is spectacular and the book might inspire children to engage in small projects to improve their own neighborhoods."―
School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author

Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316015474
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316015479
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.3 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.38 x 11 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD840L
  • Best Sellers Rank: #25,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Peter has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he told stories by drawing whimsical characters and scenes from his imagination. As a teenager, he fell in love with writing and began telling his tales with words. While studying illustration at Art Center College of Design, Peter’s love of both words and pictures led him to take several courses on children’s books, and before long he knew he’d found his calling.

After graduating from Art Center Peter moved to New York City to be closer to the publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he signed a book deal to write and illustrate his first picture book, Flight of the Dodo. Peter quickly signed up his second and third books, and his career as an author and illustrator of children’s books was under way.

Since then Peter has written and illustrated many books for children and earned numerous honors, including a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, two E.B. White Honors, a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year, two Irma Black Honors, a Golden Kite Award, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award and multiple New York Times bestsellers.

Peter lives in Maine with his wife, Susan, and their dog, Pam.

You can find out more about Peter and his books at peterbrownstudio.com