The Bear's Garden

By Colleen, Marcie

Themes flagged by parents·3

  • Diversity

    This book portrays diverse nationalities and/or male and female genders.

  • Black

    This book contains predominantly Black people and/or Black culture and/or the main character is Black.

  • Female Protagonist

    The leading character in this book is female.

Synopsis

Inspired by the true story of a community garden in Brooklyn, New York, this picture book, The Bear’s Garden, by writer Marcie Colleen and illustrator Alison Oliver, is a testament to how imagination and dedication can transform communities and create beauty for everyone in unexpected places.

A little girl sees an empty lot in a city and imagines what it can be.

She sees
a place to grow,
a place to play,
and a place to love.

With the help of her stuffed bear, the girl brings her community together to create a beautiful garden.

Details

Illustrator
Alison Oliver
Publisher
Imprint
ISBN-10
125031481X
ISBN-13
9781250314819
Reading age
3 – 6
Grade level
Pre-kindergarten – 1
Pages
40
Published
2020
Added to shelf
May 29, 2024