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Title details for Jayden's Impossible Garden by Mangal, Mélina - Available

Jayden's Impossible Garden

by Mangal, Mélina
Ken Daley
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Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden
Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn't believe there's nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city.

Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden's love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder.

Jayden's Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children's Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's).
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  • Creators

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  • Release date

    August 30, 2021

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781631985928
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.3
    • Lexile® Measure: 580
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-2

  • Reviews

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      Starred review from March 1, 2021
      Grades K-3 *Starred Review* Jayden loves nature; however, there aren't many places to explore near his apartment in the city, a fact of which his mother often reminds him. But that doesn't stop the boy from observing the urban birds and squirrels and collecting acorns. One day, Jayden bonds with his wheelchair-using neighbor, Mr. Curtis, who loves nature as much as Jayden does, and they begin transforming part of the apartment building's lawn into a garden. Mr. Curtis shows Jayden how to reuse materials, like empty coffee cans and milk cartons, as planters, and soon the entire neighborhood is abuzz with butterflies and hummingbirds visiting the garden. Daley's soft pastel illustrations utilize vibrance and interesting perspectives to show the varied life that finds its way into cities, as well as a sweet intergenerational friendship. It is also refreshing to see the two Black male characters portrayed in roles other than athletes or mischievous siblings, common defaults in children's literature. Kids will fall in love with the idea that they can build a garden wherever they reside, and they'll get assistance from the book's back matter, which provides instructions for making recycled garden crafts, such as a birdfeeder. With an abundance of STEAM connections and wonderful character representation, this is a fantastic pick for Earth Day and beyond.

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.3
  • Lexile® Measure:580
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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