Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
(Author) Kate MessnerA companion to the new Over and Under the Pond and the beloved Over and Under the Snow, this sweet exploration of the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year "could not be more lovely," according to the Washington Post. Up in the garden, the world is full of green—leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant and lyrical book, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves...and down in the dirt.
Kate Messner
Kate Messner is a prolific author known for her middle-grade novels. Her most famous work, "The Seventh Wish," explores themes of family, friendship, and magic. Messner's writing style is characterized by vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling. She has made significant contributions to children's literature through her engaging and thought-provoking books.