Percival, Kari. How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside. Rise x Penguin Workshop, 2022. 978-0-593-22679-7. $17.99. 40 p. Grades PK-1.

Simple storyline and text with adorable silkscreen collage depict a small group of diverse preschool/early elementary students exploring a garden bed. Together the children ask gentle questions about how to plant seeds, how to make mud, and say hello to a worm. As the tiny plants sprout and grow, the children learn how to support and care for different common fruits and vegetables. Their garden is harvested and enjoyed at the end of this delightful book. Additional information on growing your own garden is included for both kids and grown-ups. 

THOUGHTS: This title is a cute and quick introduction to gardening; plant life cycle; and exploring dirt, insects, seeds, and growing your own food.

635.083 Domestic Gardening          Anne McKernan, Council Rock SD
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