How Does My Fruit Grow? - Hardcover

by Gerda Muller (Author)

Children will love learning where our fruit comes from in this unique picture book which combines a seasonal story with facts and botanical illustrations.

Sophie lives in the city and spends her summer in the countryside where she learns all about the fruits that grow there: apples, plums, cherries and all kinds of berries. When her family moves south, where the weather is warmer, Sophie discovers that different plants and trees grow in her new garden - melons, grapes, figs and pomegranates - and at school, Sophie learns about tropical fruit and nuts from all over the world.

Real gardening tips, fact boxes and child-friendly diagrams accompany Sophie's story to provide children with an engaging introduction to where our food comes from, in this beautiful companion to How Does My Garden Grow?

Author Biography

Gerda Muller is an acclaimed children's author and illustrator. Her best-known books in English include reimagined classic tales (The Musicians of Bremen and The Sorcerer's Apprentice); the wordless Seasons board books, and picture books (How Does My Garden Grow? and A Year in Our New Garden -- a USBBY Outstanding International Book).