Meet the Mother of Trees (Mama Miti). This wise woman knew the power of peace with nature. She grew up loving and respecting trees. When women from all over Kenya brought their problems to her -- she reminded them of their own strength (in their hands and arms) -- and encouraged them to plant trees.

A young farmer searches for pumpkins on her farm.

A community comes together to clean up an abandoned lot. They build raised beds, fill them with composted dirt, tuck in some seeds and shower them with water. The new flowers help the once hungry bees return. Then kale, collards, kittley and carrot start to grow. We love the way the city is depicted in this book and it reminds us of fun times in our own community garden. If you haven't volunteered in a garden, try it -- just once - you'll have a blast and the produce tastes amazing! The book ends with the importance of honey bees and how to make your lot bee-friendly.

Parker visits her grandmother (Nana) who has a rose garden. This gives Parker the brilliant idea to start her own. Nana and Mom Mom (Parker's other grandmother) help her prepare the soil and plant tulips. Parker learns about patience during the winter season and how rain helps plants grow.

Junebug is on a mission to protect and save bugs. Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.

Three girls (and a dog) wonder through the forest to the top of a hill.