Doing the Garden

Spring has come and the garden is looking a bit bare so its off to the garden center for Mum her little daughter and the baby. After finally deciding on just the right flowers seeds and even a tree its time to go home and plant. This delightful story shows how even a familiar event can be an occasion for joy. Garlands appealing illustrations are full of visual humor the trees perilous journey home in an old pram the always-digging family dog while her simple child-friendly text is underscored with dry wit that appeals to parents.