Description
My first little vegetable garden
Book summary
A practical, illustrated guide designed for budding young gardeners. This book offers all the basic knowledge needed to create and care for a vegetable garden, whether in a backyard or on a balcony. With clear instructions and useful tips, children will learn how to prepare the soil, sow seeds, choose the best fruits and vegetables, and discover how plants benefit from friendly insects. A perfect introduction to the world of gardening that encourages a connection with nature.
What is it about?
The book is presented as a small practical, documentary guide that answers all the fundamental questions for getting started with a home garden. It explains step-by-step how to create the garden, where to set it up based on available space, how to properly prepare the soil, and basic planting techniques. Furthermore, it includes an observation guide for learning to select easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables, and offers tips on how to companion plant to attract beneficial insects and keep pests away. All content is adapted so that children can understand and apply the knowledge independently.
Main topics
- Introduction to gardening for children.
- Soil preparation and sowing techniques.
- Selection of easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables.
- Companion planting and natural pest control.
- Observation of nature and garden insects.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children aged 6 and up who are curious about nature and want to learn how to grow their own plants. It is also ideal for families looking for an educational and fun outdoor activity to share, as well as for teachers who want to introduce concepts of natural science and sustainability in the classroom.
What this book offers
- Provides practical and simple knowledge for creating a garden from scratch.
- Encourages observation and respect for nature and plant cycles.
- Develops autonomy and responsibility in children through caring for a living project.
- Offers a healthy, outdoor activity that connects with the natural environment.
- Facilitates the understanding of basic ecological concepts such as biodiversity and biological pest control.
Data sheet
- Author: Kecir-Lepetit, Emmanuelle
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Children's and young adult fiction and non-fiction, Natural history (children's/YA), Gardening (children's/YA)
- Collection: Independent titles
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2019
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 98 g
Editorial review
A clear and well-structured work that successfully fulfills its goal of introducing the youngest readers to the world of gardening. Its practical approach, with step-by-step instructions and an observation guide, makes it a useful tool for both home and educational use. Despite its brevity (48 pages), it offers essential, well-organized information, ideal for sparking an interest in nature and healthy eating from an early age.