What Grew in Larry’s Garden by Laura Alary, illustrated by Kass Reich - ADVISABLE

What Grew in Larry’s Garden by Laura Alary and Kass Reich. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press, 2020. $18. 9781525301087

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Grace loves helping her neighbor Larry with his garden – flowers and vegetables mixed together. When another neighbor adds a large panel to their mutual fence, though, Larry’s garden suffers from lack of sunshine.  Grace has an idea!

I can always hope that Grace’s plan would help in neighborhoods all over the world. Alary’s book and Reich’s illustrations make for a very friendly book, emphasizing communication between neighbors and persisting in the face of rejection.

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS