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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2026-02-24
Page Count
32
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780063237766
Themes
gardening
community
self esteem

Growing Together

Written by Ruth Spiro and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

Grab your friends and neighbors—come dig in the dirt and watch your community bloom!

A child and a tiny seedling find a happy home in their neighborhood’s urban community garden. With help from firefighters, chefs, shopkeepers, and many other friendly neighbors, they grow together—flowers, vegetables, friendships, and more—through a bright and busy summer.

Learn more about gardening, teamwork, and community in this story which also includes fun facts at the end about the fruits and veggies that appear in the garden.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
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Copyright Year
2026-02-24
Page Count
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Publisher
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Grade Level
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ISBN
9780063237766
Themes
gardening
community
self esteem
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