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K-3
Illustrated by
Kate Endle.
"On a high-rise here, / in a backyard there-- / climbing up, hanging down, / spreading green all over town." Peppy verses set to the tune of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" (sheet music included) describe how gardens are thriving today in each of several cities. The clean-lined, vegetation-filled illustrations are as sumptuous-looking as fresh produce. Further information about urban agriculture is appended. Websites.