![]() ![]() This charming picture book would make a lovely spring, Easter, Hanamatsuri, or birthday gift. Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator) 4.9 out of 5 stars 126 ratings. Find all the books, read about the author and more. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen. Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator) Visit Amazons Kevin Henkes page. His boldly outlined pictures are filled with action and expression. Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. The author/illustrator, Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal for another book. Every page is filled with luxurious color. What would grow in your child's fantasy garden?The illustrations are bright, simple, and charming. At the end, the little girl decides to indulge her fantasy and secretly plants a seashell in the garden.This simple story would be a wonderful accompaniment to discussion on gardens, what does and does not grow, and what work is necessary to maintain a garden. The child discusses flowers and vegetables. From there the child imagines the perfect, magical garden where nothing dies, flowers change color, rabbits are chocolate, and anything you plant including jellybeans and umbrellas will grow. ![]() ![]() ![]() The picture book begins in reality with a little girl helping her mother in the garden. ![]()
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