A Packet of Seeds

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Summary: sweet story
Review: A Packet Full of Seeds is set in the 1880's. A family is moving out west to start a new life. The mother is very unsure about the move. Before they leave the mother's friends give her a special gift, some seeds from each of their gardens. She gets really depressed when she sees how bare the land is around her. The children want to plant her a garden to cheer her up. They get seeds from a neighor and start to work. They are sad thay they don't have any flowers. Then their mother gives them the packets given to her before her journey. The plant them together and things start to look up for the whole family.

The book is a little long for a picture book. Young children may have a hard time sitting still to listen to it.


We recommed this book to go with a history unit on the westward movement. Teachers can share this book with the class and they can discuss may aspects of life in the 1800's


Rating:
Summary: Perfect baby shower gift!
Review: My five-year old daughter and I picked this out at our library. It's a warm family story about a pioneer family and the bonds that tied women together. Afterward she wanted to go out and help me in the garden. I have several friends about to have babies and this will be just perfect. The paintings are lovely and evocative.