Other editions of book Rose's Garden

A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination.A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination — After traveling the world in her fantastic teapot, Rose is ready to put down roots. She sets about planting flower seeds in a neglected corner of a bustling city. And then she waits — through rain and cold and snow. Rose waits, never doubting that the garden she envisions will one day come to be. With a simple narration and lovely, fanciful illustrations, this luminous picture book resonates with readers of all ages. Author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds dedicates it to the matriarch of the Kennedy family — herself the namesake of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a series of gardens, plazas, and tree-lined promenades.

This is an enchanting modern fable for dreamers of every age, from bestselling author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. After travelling the world in her fantastic teapot, Rose is ready to put down roots. A neglected corner of a busy city is the perfect place for Rose to plant the garden of her dreams. But the flowers won't grow. As Rose waits and hopes, the story of her extraordinary patience begins to spread, bringing a crop of visitors and a very unusual garden...This is a heartwarming story in which Rose brings colour and life to a downtrodden urban area. This title is inspired by, and dedicated to, the late Senator Edward Kennedy's mother, Rose, to celebrate the opening of the urban park project in her name in Boston, Massachusetts.

“May this powerful story . . . plant fresh seeds of hope and service for generations to come.” — Senator Edward M. KennedyA sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy – celebrating the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination.After traveling the world in her fantastic teapot, Rose is ready to put down roots. She sets about planting flower seeds in a neglected corner of a bustling city. And then she waits – through rain, and cold, and snow. Rose waits, never doubting that the garden she envisions will one day come to be. With a simple narration and lovely, fanciful illustrations, this luminous picture book resonates with readers of all ages. Author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds dedicates it to the matriarch of the Kennedy family – herself the namesake of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a series of gardens, plazas, and tree-lined promenades.