Benji and the 24 Pound Banana Squash - by Alan C Fox (Hardcover)

"This story offers one child's particular experience of "garden to table" and may inspire other youngsters to try the same. Gratifying." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Especially notable." -- Booklist

"A delightful story that will teach children about love, patience, and perseverance! I highly recommend!" -- SoCalCityKids.com

"This book is a very cute introduction to gardening and showing kids the process of growing something from start to finish." -- Keri Gould, librarian, Fairfax County Library

"This garden-to-table story teaches children about patience, love, and perseverance." -- KARE TV, Minneapolis, MN

"A simple story that opens up children's eyes to one of nature's smallest and at the same time biggest wonders." - Children's and Teen Book Connections

"A great story of patience and perseverance."-- Amber Webb, educator

"The theme of this book is Dream Big, but it could also be Patience is Rewarded, or From Garden to Table. It's a simple, lovely story...The drawings are beautiful....If you live in the city, or if your child is interested in gardening, be sure to pick up a copy of this book." -- Jo Shackman, reviewer

"A cute story to read with kids who might be working on a garden with their parents as well as to teach children where food comes from....A great book for a family library or a classroom or school." -- Carla Johnson-Hicks, elementary school educator

"A great book to get kids excited about gardening and teach them about where food comes from and the slow, joyful process of growing it." -- Jane Gemmell, bookseller