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Absolutely loved this graphic novel! The story and illustrations were just wonderful.

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“If Evan‘s Garden couldn't be a happy place, then he was going to make it the saddest place around. “

I would read this book in my classroom to show my students that grief is normal, but it can get better. Or if there was a loss of a loved one or a pet of one of my students, I would read this to the other students to help them understand.

The Rough Patch by Brian Lies. 2018. This book is an intense book about how it feels to lose a loved one. The realistic artwork and placement of words shows how important this dog was to Evan. When the dog passes the colors changed from bright to dull and the words from white to black. The lines of truck show movement and excitement as Evan tries to feel better.

“She waters them, feeds them, and makes sure they get enough sun. She watches them grow.“

Mrs. Spitzer is a teacher with a gift for nurturing young minds. Each year, she receives a packet of seeds from her principal and tends to her garden with love, care, and patience. Through this beautiful metaphor, Mrs. Spitzer‘s Garden by Edith Pattou celebrates the dedication, wisdom, and kindness of teachers who help their students grow and thrive.

The extended metaphor of a garden is beautifully executed, offering a timeless message about growth, care, and patience.

“A seedling starts to grow.”

If you were doing a lesson on how plants grow in the classroom, this one would be an excellent book to do a whole class lesson/read aloud with.

But yeah, I love a good National Geographic book and this one would be perfect for children of any age, but it would be best for children who are more experienced readers or independent readers.