Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner (5+)

Explore the secret world beneath the dirt that brings the world of nature to life: Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world--earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow--populated by all the animals that make a garden their home. WithUp in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, you can explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year!

o Follow a young girl and her grandmother as they journey through the year planning, planting, and harvesting their garden--and learn about what's happening in the dirt to help make it all happen
o The stunning and bright illustrations feature dark earthy tones mixed with beautiful pops of color inspire a love of nature and encourage young minds to explore the world around them
o Includes a glossary of animals that live in, around, and under the garden to enrich the reading experience