The Curious Garden -- Peter Brown

<b>This <i>New York Times </i>bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of <i>The Wild Robot </i>and <i>Mr. Tiger Goes Wild</i></b> <p/> One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time. <p/>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. <p/> 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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Peter Brown<br><b>Publisher:</b> Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 04/01/2009<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.95lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780316015479<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>129632 / Curious Garden<br><br><b>Award:</b> Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee<br><b>Award:</b> North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee<br><b>Award:</b> Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee<br><b>Award:</b> New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner<br><b>Aw