The Imaginary Garden written by Andrew Larsen and illustrated by Irene Luxbacher passes the ultimate children's book test. If you want to know if a toy or book is good, give it to your caregiver. I sent it with my own kids and was told when picking them up that afternoon, "Your book was a hit!" We're talking multiple genders and age groups (recommended age 3-7) which is why this is the ultimate test. The Imaginary Garden is about Theo whose move to an apartment building makes it impossible to keep a garden, so she and her Poppa created an imaginary garden. "Stroke by stroke, stone by stone, Poppa built a wall...above the wall, Theo painted a soft blue sky." And when Poppa left for a holiday (vacation) Theo cared for the garden all by herself. With illustrations my artist mother-in-law would be proud of and a story as heartwarming as the main characters, The Imaginary Garden is destined to become one of our favorite children's books and hopefully yours too!Cool Giveaway: Win one of two copies of The Imaginary Garden by checking it out on Amazon and commenting on your thoughts. Click here to find out how to increase each extra contest entries. Contest ends 4/19/09.
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this looks really cute - love that she works on the garden with her poppa
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This seems like a interesting book. I would love to win this giveaway for my son.
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love to have for my grandson mverno@roadrunner.com
love the artwork
Love how they transform a balcony into a garden. we lie in a condo and only have a small patio so would love to do the same.
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My kids would enjoy it, we haven't bought a new book in a while, mostly rent from the library. :)
love the artwork- it looks so pretty
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I teach kindergarten. I would love it and so would they!
Looks like a good book.
Wow!I think my toddler would enjoy this book. Thanks. gahome2mom at gmail dot com
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This sounds like a lovely story!
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want to win this
My first thought was that the book is a really great price! Only 11.53 for hardcover. I also love the illustrations - the mix of color and black and white is just beautiful. Thanks for the chance! alicedemske at hotmail.com
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Love the cover art
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This book sounds incredible and the message of working together to create a painted garden is wonderful.
What a wonderful, creative story. I can see my daughter painting a garden, too (in smaller scale). Would be a fun spring project.
my grandson would like this.
Sounds like a lovely idea for a book. We love books around here. thanks for the give away.
Oh, I absolutely love this story! My niece recently moved into a condo and was sad to leave her backyard behind...this book would be perfect for her!
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This looks like a great book-i would love to enter!
I think it sounds like a great book to help give kids an appreciation and expanded knowledge about art and creativity. Plus the illustrations look pretty!
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My kids would love it.
Love the idea of using our imaginations. Sounds like a great book.
Great book...I'm trying to teach my daughter about our garden this year. This is the first year she's big enough to really contribute, so I'm really excited about it. The book would be a nice intro!
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My daughter would love this!
My son would love this, he's so into gardening this year, he can't wait to plant something. We spent the whole winter creating imaginary gardens!
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I hope to win!!!
My son would love it.
I adore the artistry/illustrations!
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Oh, how beautiful . . . Illustrations and storyline - fantastic, whimsical.
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I love the illustrations!
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
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Sounds like a cute book! Thanks for the chance!
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Sounds like a book my son would enjoy. My son loves to paint so maybe he'll paint a garden too!
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This sounds like a great book for children. My granddaughter would love it. garrettsambo@aol.com
This sounds like a wonderful book to help children realize it is good to use your art skills and imagination to help you create and feel better no matter the circumstances you are in.
I think this would appeal both to children who can have a garden and those who are in apartments without that opportunity.
I think my little one would love this book. She loves when I read new books to her.
I think this book would encourage my daughter to read
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Sounds like a sweet book! I love that it encourages kids to use their imagination!
I like that it shows you can make something out of nothing. Thank you.
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Looks cute.
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Please enter me :)
My kids love reading and being read to and welcome new material.
looks like a good book for my grandson:)
The Imaginary Garden sounds very interesting. Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
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The power of a child's imagination to transform a drawn world into one that feels magically real is the effect of this book.Its so much impressive.Ne ways i will keep looking around for more reviews.
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