Yesterday's post gave you a little hint about what book I'd be talking about today, so let's get right to it, shall we?
The Curious Garden by Peter Brown is the incredibly sweet story of a little boy named Liam. Liam happens upon an old elevated railroad track in his dull brown city, only to find a tiny patch of greenery growing in this secret spot. From that initial discovery on, Liam becomes a very diligent and thoughtful gardener, watering, pruning, even singing to the plants. Under his care, the little garden thrives and slowly expands until it eventually spreads out over the entire elevated track. Others see what Liam has done, and they, too, become gardeners, everyone caring for this lovely and unusual garden together.
The story, the illustrations, Liam - there is nothing not to love about this book. If you live in New York or are planning to visit New York with children, I cannot recommend this book enough as it is based on the story of the High Line in Chelsea. To walk through the streets of Chelsea and then climb up to explore this garden of the High Line is truly an incredible and beautiful experience. Peter Brown has made the whole story of the beginning of the High Line accessible and fun for children, and my girls loved seeing the actual "curious garden" in person.
So, yes, if you couldn't tell, I love this book. It's simply a lovely picture book to share with children.
Here are some photos of our trip to the High Line:
Have a great day, everyone!
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