A kid gardening detective story! Betsy finds the bodies--of the dead butterflies. Heartbroken, she grabs her magnifying glass and camera and launches an investigation to figure out who or what killed her favorite insect. Classmates taunt her when she vows to plant a garden to bring back the butterflies. Betsy writes and draws every day in her diary as she works to solve the mystery. She does. The Dead Butterflies Diary is an 8" x 10" 32-page picture book especially for 5-10 year olds. Perfect for home reading or the classroom. A great companion for those schools with gardens. Book includes a Glossary, Favorite Butterfly Flowers, and Betsy's Tips for Planting Your Butterfly Garden. Lots of additional gardening information at www.sandybakerwriter.com.

The Dead Butterflies Diary

Children's Books

Baker, Sandy

Ter Sarkissoff, Rita

Science, Nature & How It Works

Black Garnet Press

Mrs. Feeny and the Grubby Garden Gang

Mrs. Feeny finds herself at odds with the neighborhood children as they continue to walk and ride bikes across her lawn, creating a dirt path. "Meany Mrs. Feeny," they taunt. Perimeter rocks, signs, fencing, yelling, and sprinklers don't help. Find out how she solves the problem. This is a kids' version of "lawn alternatives." Gardening tips and glossary included. 32-pages, full color kid gardening picture book with a plot. For 5-10 year olds. Great for gardening parents and grandparents to read together (and garden) with their kids. Perfect for school programs, too.

Masterson, Pete

In her newest book Three Sisters Garden, Sandy Baker follows the recipe of her previous children’s gardening books by combining adorable characters, charming illustrations, and a fun story line. Cara, Sara, and Bari plant corn, squash, and beans, much like Native Americans have for centuries. Sandy weaves in gardening information to complete this compelling and educational book that young students, parents, and teachers alike will appreciate. The book is 32 pp, 8"x10" full color, soft cover and includes a glossary, great recipe for a delicious and hearty one-pot Three Sisters meal, and information about the original American Indian style of Three Sisters gardening with corn, squash and beans.

Three Sisters Garden

Fourteen year old Sal is shocked to see a huge lump traveling around his belly. Mom is horrified. His belly button explodes. They rush to the ER where the doctor is rather casual about the diagnosis. "The Exploding Belly Button" is one of 13 short stories in this collection for middle graders. Sweet, gross, horrifying, surprising, fun--it's all there for the reader who likes variety in his/her short reads. Historical fiction, fan fiction, memoir—all kinds for the curious reader. It's a "Baker's dozen" that will leave you wanting more.

The Exploding Belly Button: Plus Twelve

Literature & Fiction

Short Stories & Anthologies

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Books by Ter Sarkissoff, Rita

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The Dead Butterflies Diary

Mrs. Feeny and the Grubby Garden Gang

Three Sisters Garden

The Exploding Belly Button: Plus Twelve