Praise for In Our Garden : An NSTA-CBC Best STEM Book of the Year "Uplifting and engaging . Beautifully written, delightfully illustrated, and perfect for aspiring young gardeners . or community activists." -- The Boston Globe "The act of gardening is as much the focus here as the community that builds around it . An excellent way to welcome spring." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Values of speaking up, persistence, and patience are all embraced in a quiet tale of settling into a new community." -- Publishers Weekly "A simple, beautifully written story about vision, hard work, and patience . Lovely for both reading aloud or sharing one-on-one.

" -- School Library Connection "[An] uplifting story about finding belonging and purpose somewhere new." -- The Horn Book "Lively mixed-media artwork supports the text effectively with varied scenes of students involved with each other and the project of creating their garden, while Millie glows with happiness as her idea becomes a satisfying reality." -- Booklist "Reminiscent of Christian Robinson's art, Crowton's extraordinary illustrations are appropriate for a child audience . Miller's lyrical prose is breezy and engaging . A nourishing delight." -- Kirkus Reviews.