A Little Garden Calendar for Boys and Girls

Name: A Little Garden Calendar for Boys and Girls
Author: Albert Bigelow Paine

By Albert Bigelow Paine

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About This Book

The narrative follows two children, Davy and Prue, and their Chief Gardener through a year of planting, tending, and harvesting in a small garden, arranged month by month. Simple, practical instructions for sowing, care, and identification are combined with elementary botany explanations—plant parts, families, and life cycles—plus brief legends and imaginative stories that illuminate plant habits and relationships. Photographic illustrations support identification, and recurring themes emphasize observation, the interdependence of plants, animals, and people, and cultivating curiosity in young readers and teachers.

About the Author

Albert Bigelow Paine

Albert Bigelow Paine was an American author and biographer, best known for his works that capture the essence of childhood and Americana. He wrote a variety of books, including children's literature such as "Peanut": The Story of a Boy and the beloved Hollow Tree series. Paine also made significant contributions to the literary legacy of Mark Twain, penning a comprehensive biography that spans Twain's life and career. His writing often reflects a deep appreciation for nature and the simplicity of rural life, as seen in works like Dwellers in Arcady: The Story of an Abandoned Farm. Through his diverse body of work, Paine has left a lasting impact on American literature.