{"product_id":"jaydens-secret-ingredient-isbn-9781631986024","title":"Jayden's Secret Ingredient","description":"Jayden discovers the secret ingredient to trying something new. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJayden loves the outdoors and the garden he created with his friend Mr. Curtis. But he’s not so sure about sampling some of the garden’s produce. When Mr. Curtis invites neighbors to share the harvest of scarlet runner beans, Jayden faces a dilemma. Will he find the courage to try something new?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJayden returns for all new adventures in \u003ci\u003eJayden’s Secret Ingredient\u003c\/i\u003e. This story, which can be read as a standalone or as a sequel to the award-winning \u003ci\u003eJayden’s Impossible Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, emphasizes the importance of friendship, community, and the courage and openness to try new things. Along with Mr. Curtis and Jayden, readers learn the value of outdoor play and contact with nature, from planting a seed to sharing and eating what it produces. This story is a natural starting point for the exploration of nature, ecology, and gardening, as well as for a cooking club.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAt the back of the book, a section for adults has additional activities and other information to expand on the story and its ideas. | Jayden discovers the secret ingredient to trying something new. | \u003cp\u003eWorking at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, \u003cb\u003eMélina Mangal's\u003c\/b\u003e writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include \u003ci\u003eJayden's Impossible Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJayden's Secret Ingredient\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including \u003ci\u003eThe Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just\u003c\/i\u003e. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS\/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Daley is an artist and an award-winning illustrator of two picture books, Joseph’s Big Ride and Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings (Kirkus Review and Américas Award Honorable Mention).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen draws inspiration for his work from his African-Caribbean roots, his life experiences, and the people and cultures he encounters along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen was born in Canada and currently lives in Ontario with his wife and two pets.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“I wish I’d had this book when my kids were growing up. \u003ci\u003eJayden’s Secret Ingredient\u003c\/i\u003e is a story that encourages a more adventurous mealtime spirit. And the included recipes sound scrumptious. I can’t wait to try them all!”\u003c\/div\u003e | “Highly recommended.”","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004769808613,"sku":"NP9781631986024","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/97be0918-a186-4b9e-8034-af460186648a.jpg?v=1762201384","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/jaydens-secret-ingredient-isbn-9781631986024","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}