Synopses & Reviews
From the acclaimed author/artist of Beyond the Pond and Rulers of the Playground comes a breathtaking new book with a powerful message about the environment, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed.
Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push.
But when Digger discovers something growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change him, and the city, forever.
Review
"Kuefler's simply written
and beautifully illustrated tale has a powerful message about the
importance of the environment....A wonderful, inspiring tale, perfect for
read-alouds."
School Library Journal (Starred Review)
Review
"Kuefler imbues the text
with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare....One couldn't hope
for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration" Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
Review
"The image of the clunky
piece of construction equipment tenderly caring for the fragile plant
gives the story charm, and so do its strong, simple images." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
From the acclaimed author/artist of Beyond the Pond and Rulers of the Playground comes a breathtaking new book with a powerful message about the environment, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed.
Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push.
But when Digger discovers something growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change him, and the city, forever.
This story contains bold graphic illustrations and a wonderful message about the environment, proclaims Brightly in their article 18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018.
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Kirkus Reviews (starred review)About the Author
Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower, Beyond the Pond, and Rulers of the Playground. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at www.josephkuefler.com.