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A little girl, angry with her grandfather for making her work in the garden, thinks about running away. That night on the porch swing he tells her a story of a night when the vegetables left their beds to roam far and wide. She is able to reflect quietly on responsibility and gain a greater appreciation of the garden and her grandfather.
The theme reflects First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative, Let's Move: America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids, to provide better food and more activity for America's kids. Learn more about healthy foods from the USDA's Food Pyramid site for kids.
Press release: Library of Michigan Hopes to Harvest Michigan's Young Readers with "The Runaway Garden"
Listen to Library of Michigan staff member Karren Reish talk with WGVU Radio's Shelley Irwin about the Michigan Reads! program.
There are many activities that have already been created for use with this book.
Are you interested in urban gardening or even just a few pots of tomato plants? Check out some of these resources:
Also, check out our programming guide and other resources in your community.
Check out a great list of Early Literacy resources.
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