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What else lies beneath the surface of Jackie's garden? A whole world of wonder. From squirming earthworms to busy ants and marvelous microbes, critters have a special part to play in creating healthy, fertile soil.
When Jackie and her garden friends decide to grow a lip-smacking snack, what will they do with the scraps? They'll turn them into compost and make more soil!
Written in the cumulative style of "The House that Jack Built," this playful celebration of how things grow, return to the earth, and grow again will inspire young readers to try their hands at gardening and composting.
About the author
Peggy Thomas is the author of more than twenty award-winning nonfiction books for children including Hero For the Hungry: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug", illustrated by Sam Kalda, and "Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car", illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, which earned the AFBFA 2020 Book of the Year Award. When not in her garden, Peggy is most likely speaking with students about sustainability and food security or researching her next true story.
Neely Daggett lives with her husband and three children in tree-filled Portland, Oregon. Making picture books is her passion, but Neely also loves to work in her garden, take her dog Luna on long walks, and visit the Oregon coast with her family. You can find more of Neely's work at www.neelydaggett.com.
