Reviews

How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry

nmfolkman's review

slow-paced

3.0

optimaggie's review

5.0

I would probably rate this book 4 stars, but my son absolutely loves this book, so I have to give it 5 stars. We checked it out from the library many times before I finally bought it. It is a great story for those who love to garden, want to learn more about seeds and for anyone who loves beautiful illustrations.

tooamy's review

4.0

I originally thought I wouldn't like this book (what with the realistic looking yet talking animals) but I ended up liking it quite a lot. Groundhog originally takes food from other animals' gardens until squirrel teaches him to plant his own. This book could be used for a groundhog's day program or something related to gardening or the earth--or maybe even seasons. It could be used for grades k-3.

engpunk77's review

4.0

A must read-aloud if you have an elementary class doing a community garden project--so cute! Explains how to grow your own food (and share, rather than taking others') in the simplest possible way (and in the most idealistic way). Try to ignore the fact that these very critters who represent humans are actually the ones who will ruin your garden... That's a lesson the kids can learn from experience. :)
Themes: cooperation, interdependence, sharing, gardening