Jolie LOVES blueberries and is determined to grow her own using hydroponics with her new friend Margot.
Told through Jolie’s comical scrapbook-style journal entries and Margot’s creative sketchbook, young readers will learn how they create a plan and work together to not only grow blueberries but also develop a new friendship. This heartwarming story emphasizes the value of friendship, a theme that will resonate with young readers.
With the help of Jolie’s faithful rabbit, Munchy, and Margot’s dog, Pip, plans are underway to bring the whole class together to convince the community to help them set up a hydroponics growing station in their classroom.
Filled with engaging facts about blueberries, hydroponics, poetry, and a heartwarming theme of friendship, I LOVE BLUEBERRIES is not just a delightful read, but also a valuable educational resource. It's a must-have for any bookshelf, promising to spark curiosity and promote learning. Informational backmatter includes facts about blueberry nutrition, growing blueberries, and hydroponics. This story makes a great read before a family trip to a pick-your-own blueberry farm, a garden store, or in a classroom, talking about healthy eating and growing your own food.
Shannon Anderson
Shannon Anderson is the award-winning children’s book author of I LOVE Strawberries. She is also an educator, a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, and a certified brain coach. She taught for 25 years from first grade through college and loves doing author visits. You can learn more about Shannon at www.shannonisteaching.com.
Jaclyn Sinquett
Jaclyn Sinquett is the award-winning children’s book illustrator of I LOVE Strawberries. She grew up playing in her dad’s garden, feeding worms to box turtles, and tossing french fries to seagulls at the Jersey shore. She now spends her time avoiding sunburn at the beach with her daughter and illustrating books for children. Her favorite way to enjoy blueberries is by baking them in super-fluffy muffins. She lives in Brick, NJ. See more of her work at www.jaclynsinquett.com
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