Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt: (Spring Books for Kids, Gardening for Kid

<b>In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning <i>Over and Under the Snow</i>, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt.</b> <p/><b>Explore the secret world beneath the dirt that brings the world of nature to life: </b> Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world--earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow--populated by all the animals that make a garden their home. With <i>Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, </i> you can explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year <p/>- Follow a young girl and her grandmother as they journey through the year planning, planting, and harvesting their garden--and learn about what's happening in the dirt to help make it all happen<br>- The stunning and bright illustrations feature dark earthy tones mixed with beautiful pops of color inspire a love of nature and encourage young minds to explore the world around them<br>- Includes a glossary of animals that live in, around, and under the garden to enrich the reading experience <p/><b>Fans of <i>A Seed is Sleepy</i>, <i>Spring is Here</i>, and <i>A Nest is Noisy</i> will also love the outstanding illustrations and educational storyline in <i>Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt.</i> <p/>The harmonious relationships above and below ground, and those between the two, emphasize the