{"title":"Books by Bernette Ford","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780823456932","title":"Uncle John's City Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisiting the city  from her home in the suburbs, an African American girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers. It’s the magic of nature in the heart of the city!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernette Ford’s autobiographical story is a loving glimpse at a girl, her siblings, and her uncle, and  their shared passion for farming. L’l Sissy’s fascination with measurement, comparison, and estimation introduces children to STEM concepts. And the progress of Uncle John’s garden introduces readers to the life cycle of plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Morrison, winner of multiple Coretta Scott King awards and an NAACP Image Award, depicts dramatic cityscapes as well as the luscious colors and textures of Nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine \u003c\/i\u003eBest Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BCCB Blue Ribbon Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54926177665397,"sku":"9780823456932","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780823456932_17696fcc-94da-43bb-950e-94169830e124.jpg?v=1786016080"},{"product_id":"9781912757213","title":"An Oval Submarine and Other Shapes","description":"A colourful first concept book about shapes, illustrated in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style.   Drive a rectangular fire truck, fly a green diamond kite, and say hello to a starfish. An Oval Submarine gives younger children a colourful introduction to shapes, from the triangular sail on a blue sailboat to a hexagonal honeycomb, with bees buzzing around. Kids will HEART this delightful book!  AGES: 1 to 3  AUTHOR: Bernette Ford has created many books for children, including the Ballet Kitty and No More! series for Boxer Books. A publisher for many years, she now spends more time writing and editing books for young readers. Bernette lives in Brooklyn, NY.  Britta Teckentrup studied at St. Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. An internationally published author and illustrator, Britta's books include Big Smelly Bear, Black Cat, Grumpy Cat, How Big Is the World?, and the Big Noisy series. She lives in Berlin, Germany.  SELLING POINTS: .  Britta Teckentrup is a bestselling author\/illustrator  .  First concept board book - just right for toddlers  .  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Set in the midst of winter's chill, with an absence of snow, Ori and her friends yearn to play outdoors. Ori makes a heartfelt wish, and soon, a special snowflake brings joy to the entire town. Guided by the confidence of a young girl and the assured storytelling voice of author Bernette Ford, The Magical Snowflake leads readers through moments of pure delight, filled with song, dance, and seasonal cheer. For those seeking winter books or the perfect toddler books this holiday season, The Magical Snowflake promises to be the surprise of the year. Destined to become a classic among Christmas books for kids, this story's enchanting protagonist, Ori, will inspire both children and adults to partake in the merriment and sing along to \"We wish you a merry winter.\" The vibrant illustrations by Erin K. 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