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Susan Grigsby
In the Garden with Dr. Carver
Written by Susan Grigsby
Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Albert Whitman and Company
A 2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People and
One of Bankstreet's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2011 (ages 5-9)
First Peas to the Table: How Thomas Jefferson Inspired a School Garden, written by Susan Grigsby, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell, is now available! Information on a pea growing contest, and a Teacher's Guide are available at
Author Visit and Pea Planting Party, Saturday, March 24, 2012, 1 p.m. at Puddn’head Books, 8157 Big Bend in Webster Groves, MO
In the Garden with Dr. Carver has received the 2011 Growing Good Kids Excellence in Children's Literature Award from the American Horticultural Society and Junior Master Gardener program.
Books -
First Peas to the Table: How Thomas Jefferson Inspired a School Garden
Written by Susan Grigsby
Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Albert Whitman and Company,
Spring 2012
