{"product_id":"9780063432819","title":"The Weedy Garden: A Happy Habitat for Wild Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis debut picture book from acclaimed and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Margaret Renkl—with collage illustrations by her brother, fine artist Billy Renkl—invites readers to observe and wonder about the various inhabitants in the vibrant ecosystem of a wildlife-friendly backyard garden. \u003cem\u003eFeatures backmatter. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you were hungry squirrel in the weedy garden, where would you find an acorn? If you were a cottontail rabbit, where would you hide your bunnies? And if you were a child, sitting still and listening, what would the weedy garden say to you?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargaret Renkl, a beloved regular contributor to \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and two-time recipient of the Southern Book Prize, writes beautifully about our changing natural world. In her debut picture book, she asks questions that draw young readers deeper and deeper into the garden, inviting observation and conversation along the way. Each page turn introduces a new plant or animal friend, buzzing and dancing with quiet wonder. The fine artist Billy Renkl, Margaret Renkl’s brother and frequent collaborator, brings the weedy garden to life through his signature mixed-media collages. \u003cem\u003eIncludes backmatter with more information about the residents of the garden, eco-friendly gardening tips, and instructions on how to make your own collage art project at home or in school.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith evergreen themes of patience and respect for the natural world, \u003cem\u003eThe Weedy Garden \u003c\/em\u003ewill appeal to readers of \u003cem\u003ePlant the Tiny Seed, On Meadowview Street, \u003c\/em\u003eand Peter Brown’s\u003cem\u003e The Curious Garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42994005147709,"sku":"9780063432819","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780063432819_p0.jpg?v=1771572529","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780063432819","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}