Books with title Busy in the Garden

There was a story that Mama read to Jiro: Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter lived alone in a little cottage. One winter day he found a crane struggling in a snare and set it free. When Jiro looks out the window into Mr. Ozu's garden, he sees a crane and remembers that story. Much like the crane, the legend comes to life - and, suddenly, Jiro finds himself in a world woven between dream and reality. Which is which? Allen Say creates a tale about many things at once: the power of story, the allure of the imagined, and the gossamer line between truth and fantasy. For who among us hasn't imagined ourselves in our own favourite fairy tale?

The wondrous world of parks and backyards are explored in this enlightening volume. Through easy-to-follow activities, children will learn that there is a world of science right outside their door. Bugs, sunlight, and gravity are all explained. Experiments and scientific study is conducted by using household items, as explained with simple sentences and colorful illustrations.

Sophia Brass has it all—money, freedom, and a total life of luxury. When Sophia’s parents go abroad, she’s sent to the prestigious boarding school of Shelfbrooke Academy. Here she shares a dorm with her estranged cousin, Belle, whose extreme social anxiety hasn’t let her leave the room in three years. Thanks to her reputation as a stuck-up brat, Sophia isn’t really friends with anyone. Especially not Declan Moss, the popular senior who is too smart, too cute, and too annoying for his own good. The boarding school’s gardens become her refuge where she can do her school work in solace, away from the mocking and unfriendly students. One day she finds a hidden door in the gardens that she’s positive leads somewhere special. Somewhere she could truly hide out from everything. Maybe it could even get her cousin to finally leave her room. This hidden garden could fix everything. Only the door is locked. And she’s pretty sure the key belongs to Declan. The Garden is a modern retelling of the classic novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It’s a part of the Shelfbrooke Academy series, a collection of retellings that promise to be a lot more fun than the originals!

Reagan James' life has irrevocably changed. Bereft over the loss of her Gran, she struggles to piece together the objects that she was left behind. A letter, a key, and a ring older than time itself. Through her journey she meets Gaige. Half angel, half human-and a little too perfect for his own good- he immerses her in his world. With his help, they struggle to figure out who and what she truly is. Together, they must face the demon that has separated them since the dawn of time and overcome the darkness that lingers inside her before they can ever be together.

Alfie Rabbit is helping his mummy in the garden. His world turns from real to imagined, as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he's in the jungle! He's a lion on the prowl, an elephant spraying water from his trunk, and a little bird flying home to his nest . . . to have a nap with Mummy! A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of garden – and jungle! – creatures.

STAR is a globetrotting girl who loves to learn a new adventure at every turn. Take a trip around STAR's garden, with her and her friends in this educational and engaging rhyming book. Read and learn with STAR, in a book that is positive, aspirational and multicultural, with global appeal. Ideal for little learners. Perfect for pre-school and beyond. For ages 2-6.