Published by Neal Porter Books

Summary:  A girl describes the process of creating an indoor winter garden, growing parsley, oregano, and greens.  She contrasts the cold she feels when she goes outside to the coziness of warm, lighted shops and her home, where the plants have begun to sprout.  When they’re big enough, the whole family enjoys their crunch and flavor, eating them until they’re gone, and they need to buy more seeds and start the process once again.  Includes instructions for growing your own winter garden and a list of books for further reading.  40 pages 4-8.

Pros:  It’s always nice to find a non-holiday book about winter, and this is a perfect introduction to growing an indoor garden and getting some fresh herbs and greens during the cold winter months.  The language is spare, but beautifully describes the smells, feel, and taste of growing and eating plants.

Cons:  I have a feeling my plants wouldn’t turn out quite as well as the ones shown here.