Poppy's Pollinators - (Farm Friends) by Shelli R Johannes & Kimberly Derting

About the Book

"When it is time to plant her flower garden, Poppy's father explains about the importance of pollinators and she decides to plant flowers that will attract bees and butterflies to the farm"--

Book Synopsis

Spring has sprung on the farm! Poppy is excited to plant new flowers in her garden. While they work, Dad teaches her all about the pollinators that play a role in keeping the farm going. Poppy discovers the magical secret behind the blooming flowers and a good harvest. Can she take what she's learned and find ways to keep pollinators visiting the garden?

Review Quotes

This charming early chapter book series follows the adventures of Poppy, who lives on a farm with her family, a pet goat named Vincent Van Goat, and a lot more farm animals. In the two latest books, Poppy helps her family with day-to-day life on the busy working farm and learns a lesson along the way. She plants flowers in her flower ­garden and learns all about the power of pollinators and watches as the vet checks the farm's new baby animals, looking for specific health markers. Full-color illustrations appear on every page paired with large, well-spaced print, making this a perfect first chapter book for kids ready to move on from readers. A glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and further information on each book's topic appear at the close of each story. VERDICT Recommended for purchase where beginning chapter books are in demand.-- "School Library Journal"