Synopses & Reviews
Kids are captivated by growing things. Theyre fascinated by the way a seed, when planted, watered, and cared for, sprouts into a baby plant thats soon putting out its first roots and leaves. Inspired by childrens innate affinity for gardening, Tina Davis has created
Sow and Growa years worth of playtime ideas that combine fun and learning with a childs sense of wonder at the natural world.
In this, the third in her enchantingly designed series of childrens books, Davis has devised a calendar of indoor-gardening and related activities, all linked to seasonal celebrations and changes: For April, she suggests planting tiny spring gardens in eggshells. For September, pressing late-summer flowers and autumn leaves. For December, decorating the house with living greenery. Each activity is described in child-friendly languageand parents are invited to participate!
Sow and Grow also acquaints children with the basics of plant biology, teaching them the meanings of words like fruit” and flower” and explaining the roles of light, air, and water in plants development. Like Daviss other books, Sow and Grow is illustrated with charming vintage drawings from childrens books of the past. Its lay-flat wire-o binding makes it easy to refer to during use.
About the Author
Graphic designer Tina Davis, the principal of Tina Davis Design, counts Knopf, Abrams, and Chronicle Books among her clients. She holds an MFA from Yale and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Davis is also the author of Stewart Tabori and Changs
Look and Cook and
See and Sew. She lives in Israel and Pound Ridge, New York.