Nevada Young Readers' Award
2013 · Picture Book · Nominee
About This Book
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.
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.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2012 · Picture Book · Nominee
Young Hoosier Book Award
2012 · Picture Book · Nominee
Golden Archer Award
2011 · Primary · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2011 · Picture Book · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2011 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
2011 · Picture Book · Nominee
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
2010 · Picture Book · Winner
Indies Choice Book Award
2010 · Picture Book · Finalist
Cybils
2009 · Fiction Picture Book · Finalist
New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award
2009 · Picture Book · Winner
