March is Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the wonders of gardening with The Soil in Jackie’s Garden, the Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture's 18th annual Book of the Year!
This charming story follows Jackie and her garden friends as they explore the magic of soil, composting and the joys of growing their own food. The book emphasizes the importance of sustainability and how gardening helps nurture not just plants, but also the environment.
Author Peggy Thomas is an accomplished writer with more than 20 award-winning nonfiction children’s books to her credit. Her works inspire young minds to explore science and history in creative ways.
Her earlier title, Thomas’ Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car was named the Foundation’s Book of the Year in 2020.
Through engaging storytelling, she makes complex topics like agriculture and innovation fun and accessible for kids.
County Farm Bureaus can bring this book to life in in several ways.
Consider reaching out to local libraries and schools to read the book aloud to young audiences, then discuss the stages of planting a garden and how the roles of plants, soil and compost all intertwine.
Another fun idea is to explore the lesson Dirt Babies. This fun hands-on activity will help Students will learn about the importance of soil for plant growth.
Celebrate March’s Reading Month by purchasing a copy of The Soil in Jackie’s Garden from Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom. Then share it with your local young people and watch them discover the magic of gardening and the wonders of the natural world!
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