Parsley

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Story-poem with science emphasis in rhyme with rhythmic refrain. Recommended ages 3 - 8. A young child, with puppy always alongside, carefully chooses a place rich with worms, works the soil, spaces the seeds, tamps down the earth, then waits! Nothing! Until one day there are the baby plants, closely watched by child and dog as seedlings gradually become bushy. Then . . .surprise ending! Two last pages have illustrated instructions for planting, tending, and harvesting parsley. See how to handle hoe, to use spade, to tamp down, and to "pinch" sprigs. Author's 6 books on how young children think and learn are classics, some best sellers. Illustrator is a fine artist beloved for illustrating children's books and teaching children to draw. Activities with STEM emphasis related to Parsley are on author's website along with classic Greek myth and activities to stimulate eye/hand control.