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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2009
Gr 2-4 While its characters are familiar and their actions predictable, this tale adds a second dimension, instructing young readers on how to grow vegetables. Strega Nona saves her seeds from last year's garden, rotates her crops to keep the soil "happy and stro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Big Anthony follows Strega Nona's lead and plants a garden. As usual, he doesn't heed her instructions--but this time ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More