Uncle John’s City Garden by Bernette G. Ford and Frank Morrison - HIGH

Uncle John’s City Garden by Bernette G. Ford, illustrated by Frank Morrison. PICTURE BOOK. Holiday House, 2022. $19. 9780823447862

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Li’l Sissy and her siblings are staying with their Uncle John for the summer. He keeps them busy by helping him with his garden that occupies an abandoned city lot. Sissy isn’t sure about all of the work, but celebrates the harvest with the whole family.

Morrison’s illustrations are reason alone to purchase this. If you teach Seedfolks, have a school garden, or talk about farming and planting, you will love adding this to your collection. Sissy and her family are Black.

Cindy Mitchell, Library Teacher, MLS