The Curious Garden

Peter Brown

BookEarly ChildhoodElementaryEnvironmental Scientist

About

This New York Times bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of The Wild Robot and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild

One boy's quest for a greener world... one garden at a time.

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

This is an enchanting tale with environmental themes and breathtaking illustrations that become more vibrant as the garden blooms. Red-headed Liam can also be spotted on every page, adding a clever seek-and-find element to this captivating picture book.

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Why it’s great

Liam’s tiny rooftop garden creeps along rails and stairways, turning a gray city emerald—​a magical metaphor for environmental stewardship. Lush illustrations invite kids to hunt for new sprouts each spread, reinforcing observation skills. Shows that one curious child can spark community change. Great kickoff to school garden projects.