The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

After my last post about The Secret Garden I couldn't let an opportunity pass without sharing one of my favorite garden-themed picture books. "The Curious Garden" is a charming story, full of gorgeous illustrations, and is one that frequently ends up in the reading stack.

Brown's illustrations are so colorful and whimsical, and his story serves as a reminder that we are all capable of making the world a better and more beautiful place.



In his book, Brown shares that his story was inspired by the High Line Trail in Manhattan which is an old railroad line that was shut down and altogether forgotten. But after a time wildflowers and trees began to grow there and today it's "a lush garden that curves above the streets and between buildings."

It just so happens that I visited NYC this past summer and had the opportunity to walk the High Line Trail. It was lovely and it was especially fun to visit the trail after having read and come to love this book.



So many special details go into his illustrations.























Definitely worth reading over and over again.