Roadside Garden - by Lola M Schaefer (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A picture book that invites children to pause and discover the beauty blooming in overlooked corners of everyday life. Through lyrical text and lush watercolors, Roadside Garden nurtures wonder and a lasting appreciation for nature's resilient gifts.

Along your road a garden grows. Step off and walk with us!

You may not have noticed them. Wildflowers are often overlooked and underappreciated. Some people even call them weeds! But stop a moment . . .

SEE the rainbow of petals.

HEAR the buzz of pollinators.

TOUCH the fluff of dandelion wishes.

SMELL the purple perfume of sweet peas.

There's a whole neighborhood of plants and animals to discover on the sidewalk, parking lot, playground, right outside your door. Once you've met these beautiful, resilient, unexpected creations by the artist we call Nature, you will wonder how anyone can consider them "unwanted."

Poetic text mixes with exuberant watercolors to create a read-aloud masterpiece. A sunshine dye activity at the back of the book invites you to join the roadside gardeners and make your own work of wild art.

About the Author

Lola M. Schaefer is the author of more than 290 books for children. Awards include: The Children's Choice Book Award; Outstanding Science Trade Book; The Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book; and The Zena Sutherland Picture Book Award. She lives in the mountains of north Georgia where roadside gardens are in bloom March through October. When Lola is not at home researching her next book or writing, you might find her working with writers or students. www.lolaschaefer.com

Amandine Thomas is a French award- winning author and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Through empowering stories illustrated in a playful style, she explores the themes she is passionate about, such as our environment--and the many ways in which it can inspire and amaze us--or the connections we foster with others, with ourselves and with the world around us. www.amandine-thomas.com