Citation: Ayres, K. (2008). Up, down, and around. Somerville, MA: Candlewick.
Ages: 2 – 5
Grades: PreK – Kindergarten
Description: Up, Down, and Around is a wonderful introduction to gardening and planting food. The book pairs simple, rhythmic text with vibrant images of children exploring the growth of crops such as corn and pumpkins in a garden.
Use: Up, Down, and Around is a story that can be used for preschool or toddler storytimes. Children can be encouraged to mimic the growth patterns of the plants highlighted in the book.
Review Sources: none found.
Tags: plants, gardening, rhyme