Christopher's Garden
By Beskow, Elsa
Themes flagged by parents·2
White
This book contains predominantly White people and/or the main character is White.
Male Protagonist
The leading character in this book is male.
Synopsis
Christopher often plays on his own in his garden -- until one day, he discovers a whole new world! A strange boy called September takes him on a hunt for a lost ball, meeting lots of folk along the way: the playful gooseberry boys, Mrs Bramley Apple, the strawberry families, Mr Scarecrow and many more.
Christopher learns all about the different fruits, berries and vegetables growing in his garden, and makes lots of new friends who promise to always play with him.
This heartwarming book shows Elsa Beskow's classic illustration at its best, bringing nature alive for young readers.
Christopher learns all about the different fruits, berries and vegetables growing in his garden, and makes lots of new friends who promise to always play with him.
This heartwarming book shows Elsa Beskow's classic illustration at its best, bringing nature alive for young readers.
Details
- Illustrator
- Elsa Beskow
- Publisher
- Floris Books
- ISBN-10
- 9781782503491
- ISBN-13
- 9781782503491
- Reading age
- 4 – 8
- Grade level
- Pre-kindergarten – 3
- Pages
- 31
- Published
- 2016
- Added to shelf
- Jan 26, 2026