A picture book that invites children to pause and discover the beauty blooming in overlooked corners of everyday life. Through lyrical text and lush watercolors, Roadside Garden nurtures wonder and a lasting appreciation for nature's resilient gifts. Along your road a garden grows. Step off and walk with us!
You may not have noticed them. Wildflowers are often overlooked and underappreciated. Some people even call them weeds! But stop a moment . . .
SEE the rainbow of petals.
HEAR the buzz of pollinators.
TOUCH the fluff of dandelion wishes.
SMELL the purple perfume of sweet peas.
There's a whole neighborhood of plants and animals to discover on the sidewalk, parking lot, playground, right outside your door. Once you've met these beautiful, resilient, unexpected creations by the artist we call Nature, you will wonder how anyone can consider them "unwanted."
Poetic text mixes with exuberant watercolors to create a read-aloud masterpiece. A sunshine dye activity at the back of the book invites you to join the roadside gardeners and make your own work of wild art.