In the Garden

Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a boy's experience in the garden.

In this gently rhyming board book, a young boy creates a garden, one small action at a time. First he digs in the dirt and plants seeds, then he adds soil, water, and some patience. With time, the seeds grow and the boy excitedly discovers what he has helped to make.

Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience for toddlers."With many close-ups and a realistic feel, this has potential to both introduce an understanding of how things grow and be a useful easy reader."—Booklist

"Subtle, understated spreads complement the powerfully quiet text. The soft lines move just enough to create gentle energy within each frame. . . With a little water and tender loving care, it's a pleasure to watch this garden grow."—Kirkus Reviews

"Delicately illustrated. . . Oliphant's illustrations express the passage of time through changes in light. . . while Spurr's careful descriptions capture the slow but gratifying process of planting and harvesting."—Publishers WeeklyElizabeth Spurr began publishing a neighborhood newspaper at age ten and received a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. She was a newspaper editor before she began writing children's books. She died in 2020.

Manelle Oliphant received a degree in illustration from Brigham Young University-Idaho and has created artwork for picture books, chapter books, theater posters, magazine articles, and games. She lives in Utah.