The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough

Illustrated by:
Family in a garden

Product Description: Eleven-year-old María Luz and her family live on a small farm in Honduras. When María's father must leave home to find work, she is left in charge of their garden. When a new teacher introduces her to sustainable farming practices, the farms — and the hopes — of María and her neighbors begin to grow. The story is based on real farming movements taking place in Honduras and around the world.

Culture/Community: Honduran / Honduran American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Farms and Markets
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Kids Can Press
9781554534883