Summary
An orphan boy notices someone is shaping the trees into animal-shaped topiaries in his town. It starts to change the way the townspeople interact with each other, bringing them out into the parks and streets to be around their neighbors. It also encourages them to improve their surroundings, paint their houses, and plant flowers. The young boy discovers the Night Gardener in the act and helps him make one of his wonderful creations.
Mom Thoughts
I love this book because the illustrations are beautiful and tell a story all their own. There are some hidden storylines in the art as well. The storyline is sweet, the characters diverse and the overall feeling of wonder is lovely.
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Dig Deeper Questions
- Why do the color and feeling of the pictures change throughout the book?
- Do you think it is important to take care of your house/street/town?
- Why did the Gardener leave the tool for William?
- Do you think what the Gardener does is important?
At A Glance
| Number of Pages | Minutes to Read |
|---|---|
| 48 | 3 |