“There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream,
The earth, and every common sight, to me did seem
Appareled in celestial light,
The glory and the freshness of a dream.”
- William Wordsworth
The Garden Friend book
Follow the Garden Friend, a lovable acorn-topped character, on nighttime adventures through the garden and beyond. Then, learn to make a Garden Friend of your own, to hide in your garden at home.
Through this delightful rhyming narrative, children are encouraged to explore the natural beauty and wonder of a garden. Curiosity about the natural world grows through the child’s greatest asset: their imagination!
The Garden Friend is a bilingual book, and can be enjoyed in both English and Spanish.
Meet the Author: Mary Frances Baker
Mary Frances Baker is a music educator who has loved all things outdoors since she was a child. The garden is a place of beauty and wonder that has inspired her to create. She hopes it will provide the same inspiration for you!
For Educators and Parents
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Make a Garden Friend
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Lesson Plans
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Coloring sheets
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Lesson Extensions
