I haven't actually kid-tested this book yet, but we did send it to our grandchildren of varied ages. It tells an essential story, it leaves room for side discussions, and, I hope, will jump start their own stories of what happens in a garden. ( )

What a fun little book! Each page spread with a simple phrase, starting with "This is the tear", is followed by a two page spread of a detailed and very cute illustration. It could be a quick read from tear to tear (onions make the gardeners cry at the end), or lead to discussion of the water cycle, plants and animals included in the illustrations. I'm looking forward to sharing this book with my grandchildren.