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.