The Upside-Down Gardener
About Book “The Upside-Down Gardener"
Dory Oslo is one tough city girl who just loves warm weather, smiles and baseball. But when it’s still cold outside and her mom suggests she start a garden, Dory is anything but interested. Begrudgingly, she plants some seeds. What happens next is frustrating, unusual, magical and perhaps a bit of fantasy as Dory’s garden and her life turn upside down—or does it? Find out in The Upside-Down Gardener*.
- Book comes with a pack of easy-to-grow wildflower seeds to encourage the gardener in your young reader
It is engaging and keeps the reader's interest with all of the surprises it reveals. The story is a good way to encourage children to plant a garden, even if it's a tiny one. Their patience will be tested like Dory's was, but then they will happily reap the rewards. Gardening is fun at any age. See Dory grow into a successful gardener and blossom just like all children can.
It is an exceptional read that links the effort to grow plants to a broader discussion of growing new ideas, objectives and approaches to life. A top recommendation for elementary-level collections looking for a creative approach to problem-solving that uses gardening as a springboard for achievement and positive approaches to life itself.
About the Author
Chrysa Smith
So who is Chrysa Smith? Let’s see– I’ve been writing freelance magazine features for over 20 years–on everything from celebrity chefs and resorts to homing pigeons and pot-bellied pigs.