Gerda Muller is an acclaimed Dutch childrens author and illustrator. Born in 1926 in Naarden, Netherlands, Gerda studied at the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and L'École Estienne of Paris and has lived in France for over 70 years. Gerda's greatest inspiration is her love of nature and her picture books are treasured for their vibrant and detailed illustrations of the natural world. Gerda has illustrated over 120 books for children many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of The Wildwood Elves, The Town Musicians of Bremen, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the wordless Seasons board books, Where Do They Go When It Rains?, A Year Around the Great Oak, and a USBBY Outstanding International Book.
'The perfect companion for children who love to discover nature
year around. I cant imagine a child who wouldnt be ready for
gardening after reading the delightful story!'
--The Reading Castle
'The combination of text and illustrations make this the kind of
book you can keep coming back to. [...] There are some lovely
examples to show children of how you can plan a plot to grow plants
along with additional fact boxes and instructions to make things
just like they have in the story. This is a lovely book to share
with a class when doing a topic on seasons and growing plants.'
--School Library Association
'Simply stated, no school or community library collection for young
readers will be complete without the inclusion of Gerda Muller's "A
Year in Our New Garden".'
-- Midwest Book Review
'This is a really beautiful book.'
--Juno
'European picture books are so much richer and more complex than
most American picture books, and this is no exception. There is
much more text, but patient American children will be rewarded by a
wonderful, layered experience as they go through this book. Gerda
Mullers enchanting illustrations, filled with details, will keep
little readers engaged as they experience what European children
are lucky enough to find quite often.'
-- San Francisco Book Review
'Kids who pursue this gardening delight will need good reading
skills - there's a good amount of text - or adult assistance, but
the bright pages of gardening specifics and kid-oriented details on
planting a garden shouldn't be missed.'
--Midwest Book Review
'This book not only provides a vivid reminder of the importance of
growing our own crops, but it also includes detailed images and
descriptions of the seasonal changes and some of the activities
such as making an acorn necklace or freshly-squeezed lemonade in
which the youngsters engage. I liked the simple fact that their new
friend Louis, who is depicted in a wheelchair, has his own balcony
garden as well. I also enjoyed the youngsters' enthusiastic
embracing of their various gardening projects.'
--GoodReads, Barbara
'The beautifully detailed paintings invite close inspection as the
seasons change[
] Helpful gardening tips, delicious recipes, and
other related information accompany this tale and will surely
inspire readers to create their own wonderful gardens. A fine
companion to Muller's How Does My Garden Grow? and A
Year Around the Great Oak, it continues her tradition of providing
an engaging story that also seamlessly integrates facts about the
natural world. VERDICT Both entertaining and useful, this
book is recommended for every library.'
--School Library Journal
2017 USBBY Outstanding International Books (OIB) List
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