Book details
Grow: A Family Guide to Growing Fruit and Veg
Description
In 'Grow', Ben Raskin provides a comprehensive guide to edible gardening for families. This book covers the entire life cycle of food, from seed sowing to harvesting, and offers fun activities like planting pizza toppings and becoming runner bean rivals. It includes interactive elements such as stickers, a runner-bean measuring chart, a fruit pairs game, and a rainbow taste wheel to make gardening an enjoyable and educational experience for the whole family.
Age
5-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
48 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: 'Grow: A Family Guide to Growing Fruit and Veg' provides comprehensive information on gardening that is accessible to both adults and children, making it a valuable educational resource for families interested in learning about sustainable food production and gardening techniques.
- Family Bonding: The book encourages family activities and offers a way for families to spend quality time together outdoors, working on a shared project that promotes teamwork, responsibility, and the joy of nurturing living things.
- Health and Nutrition: By teaching families how to grow their own fruit and vegetables, the book promotes a healthy lifestyle. Homegrown produce is fresher, often more nutritious, and can encourage better eating habits, especially in children who are more likely to enjoy foods they have helped to grow.
- Environmental Awareness: 'Grow' helps readers understand the importance of environmental stewardship by highlighting the benefits of growing your own food, such as reducing the carbon footprint associated with food transport and the use of pesticides, and fostering a deeper connection with nature.