A review by mldavisreads
Gwendolyn's Pet Garden by Anne Renaud

inspiring lighthearted

3.75

Picture book.  Gwendolyn wants a pet, of any kind really, but her parents are full of reasons why not. Finally they give her a square raised bed of dirt, which Gwendolyn plants with various seeds from the seed lending library.  She waters, talks to the plants, and eventually measures their growth. A cute story about a child taking on the role of garden nurturer.  Gwendolyn is drawn in hot pink clothes, which go great with the colorful illustrations and add a bit of zest.  Author's note encourages kids to garden and explains seed libraries.