“A fresh presentation of the gardening cycle with a joyful conclusion, and the added attraction of an easy and tasty recipe for vegetable soup on the flyleaf.”--School Library Journal
- Pages: 32
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Imprint: Clarion Books
- Publication Date: 1st April 1996
- Trim Size: 9 x 9 in
- Illustration Note: Full-color illustrations
- ISBN: 9780152010225
"This is the boldest, brassiest garden book to hit the market, and what a delight."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"A zesty introduction to vivid, abstract art. Both Ehlert's illustrations and her basic instructions shed light and color on the simple pleasures of gardening."--Publishers Weekly
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Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.

Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.
“A fresh presentation of the gardening cycle with a joyful conclusion, and the added attraction of an easy and tasty recipe for vegetable soup on the flyleaf.”--School Library Journal
- Pages: 32
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Imprint: Clarion Books
- Publication Date: 1st April 1996
- Trim Size: 9 x 9 in
- Illustrations Note: Full-color illustrations
- ISBN: 9780152010225
"This is the boldest, brassiest garden book to hit the market, and what a delight."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"A zesty introduction to vivid, abstract art. Both Ehlert's illustrations and her basic instructions shed light and color on the simple pleasures of gardening."--Publishers Weekly
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Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.

Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.