Jo MacDonald Had a Garden (Jo MacDonald Series)
Quattlebaum and Bryant follow up their successfulJo MacDonald Saw a Pond(2011) with new lyrics to the same song, while keeping the nature focus. This time, Jo MacDonald and her cousin Mike make a garden. From digging the earth and planting the seeds, to watering, harvesting and enjoying the fruits of their labors, the two care for their garden habitat and the animals that visit it. Readers can tend their own imaginary gardens along with the pair, as the illustrations and text suggest motions to accompany the familiar tune. Careful observers can track the new plants and animals that arrive with each page turn and read more about them in the backmatter, which also includes some garden facts and tips, comprehension questions, activity extension ideas and a list of resources for gardening information specifically geared toward children. Bryant s watercolors reflect a childlike enthusiasm. . . This is likely to be a popular spring and garden story time choice. --Kirkus Reviews (January 2012)