ABOUT THE BOOK
Mrs. Spring’s Garden
Written by Carole P. Roman
Illustrated by Leen Roslan
Ages 4+ | 46 Pages
Publisher: Chelshire | ISBN-13: 9781950080090
Publisher’s Book Summary:
Snail and Worm are having a dispute.
It’s causing quite a ruckus in their home.
Many of the other inhabitants of the garden are affected by their fight.
Will they be able to put their differences aside when they learn the garden’s existence is threatened?
What’s a bug to do?
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MY REVIEW
A lovely garden full of busy insects and critters has to avert trouble when a man shows up with a can of bug spray. The creatures don’t realize that they all serve a purpose to keep the garden healthy, so how will they work together to prevent some of them from being destroyed by the spray? Author Carole P. Roman’s story about a small garden actually works on several levels. At first glance it simply explores the interdependence of small creatures in their habitat. Worms turn the soil, snails decompose fallen leaves, bees and butterflies pollinate, etc. As Bizby the bee finally realizes, “It’s like a hive. Everyone is contributing.” But it can also be read as a metaphor for any group like a family, a class, or everyone on the planet. Just like Earthworm hears when he finally listens, “If we don’t learn to cooperate and work together, we cannot exist.” Illustrator Leen Roslan’s training in animation design is apparent in her “colourful and cartoony style” in “creating cute things.” She makes not just the butterfly and ladybug, but all the creatures - even an earthworm and a snail- attractive and nonthreatening in appearance. Their faces have large, expressive eyes that help to communicate their emotions as they argue, panic, and then charge to the rescue. Whether you know a young reader who enjoys stories with cute critters, you are looking for a book to introduce the concept of ecosystems and interdependence, or perhaps are in need of a story that stresses cooperation - this is an enjoyable read for each of those situations.
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