How Does My Fruit Grow?
A charming exploration of fruit growth for young readers
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:17th Mar '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging children's book explores the growth of various fruits through Sophie's adventures, making learning enjoyable and visually appealing in How Does My Fruit Grow?
In How Does My Fruit Grow?, Sophie embarks on an enlightening journey through the world of fruits, discovering their origins and growth processes. This beautifully illustrated edition by the talented Gerda Muller masterfully weaves together elements of fiction and factual information, creating a delightful reading experience for children. The illustrations are not only captivating but also meticulously accurate, making the learning process both enjoyable and informative.
Sophie, a city girl, spends her summers in the countryside where she becomes acquainted with the local fruits, such as apples, plums, cherries, and various berries. As her family relocates to a warmer southern region, she encounters a diverse array of fruits in her new garden. With the guidance of her friendly neighbors, Sophie learns to harvest melons, grapes, figs, oranges, and pomegranates, expanding her understanding of the different types of fruit that thrive in various climates.
At school, Sophie and her classmates explore tropical fruits and nuts from around the globe, including bananas, coconuts, cashews, and pineapples. This engaging narrative not only entertains but also educates young readers about the growth and variety of fruits. How Does My Fruit Grow? serves as an excellent resource for children to learn about botany, while enjoying a charming story filled with beautiful illustrations.
'An extraordinarily beautiful and informative book. 5/5 stars'
-- A Window Into Books
'Packed with lovely illustrations and a wealth of information about the different fruits from different regions... whether shared as a group, or browsed at leisure, there is a wonderful world of information awaiting young readers. I certainly learnt a great deal!'
-- Early Years Educator
'The illustrations of the fruits are done in botanical-style and... are exquisite in beauty and detail. I would recommend this for parents to explore with their children, as there is just so much information here about anyone and everyone's favourite fruit and how they grow. 5 stars.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'[The book] invites readers to join Sophie as she learns all about fruit! Through the seasons, readers will learn about everything from juicy cherries and plump peaches to bold figs and delicate olives... introduces the tasks involved with harvesting and processing fruit all while offering facts about history and production.'
-- New York Botanical Garden
'How Does My Fruit Grow?' is a superb companion picture book to Gerda Muller's beloved 'How Does My Garden Grow?' and is a storytelling showcase of beautiful, and fascinatingly detailed, illustrations. The simple story, both informative and entertaining, is perfect for teaching children ages 4 to 7 where food comes from, and for inspiring interest in the wonderful diversity of the world around us. Charmingly delightful and entertainingly informative, 'How Does My Fruit Grow?' is unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'Each page is filled with colorful images of fruit with labels and fun facts. There is a lot to explore and read on each page... I can see this book being used in a classroom studying plants, cultures and even health.'
-- NetGalley, Educator
Praise for How Does My Garden Grow?
'It's a wonderful book which my daugher loved and started reading immediately. It's colourful and educational, yet written in a very simple and easy to understand language.'
-- Green Kiddie blog
'If your children think they would like to have a vegetable garden this spring, How Does My Garden Grow, written and illustrated by Gerda Muller, shows how gardening can be an adventure with feasts to behold as vegetables mature and reach edible size. The story is accompanied and bordered by all sorts of instructive, labeled drawings and lists of all things gardening, very entertaining and informative.'
-- Vermont Country Sampler
'This warm story of a child's summer at her grandparents' French country farm lovingly describes basic gardening techniques... This combination of engaging story and gardening information will delight and teach readers.'
-- School Library Journal
'The illustrations of vegetables are easy to recognise and name -- and the recipes simple and look delicious!'
-- Kindling, The Journal for Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Care and Education
'A bright book to teach children where our food comes from.'
-- Juno
ISBN: 9781782508045
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 594g
40 pages
2nd Revised edition