{"product_id":"the-secret-garden-of-george-washington-carver-9780062430151","title":"The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind \u003cem\u003eMuhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn in the spring. He trimmed flowers, spread soil, studied life cycles. And it was in this very place that George's love of nature sprouted into something so much more--his future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGene Barretta's moving words and Frank Morrison's beautiful paintings tell the inspiring life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor. His passion and determination are the seeds to this lasting story about triumph over hardship--a tale that begins in a secret garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* A Texas Bluebonnet Award Book of the Year *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarretta, Gene:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eGene Barretta\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. He is the recipient of the Carolyn W. Field Award and the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor. His books include \u003cem\u003eLincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNow \u0026amp; Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDear Deer: A Book of Homophones\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMuhammad Ali\u003c\/em\u003e. Gene has contributed illustrations and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions. He has also designed characters for the Jim Henson Company. He lives in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. You can visit him online at www.genebarretta.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorrison, Frank:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrank Morrison\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning illustrator of many books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eJazzy Miz Mozetta\u003c\/em\u003e by Brenda C. Roberts, winner of the Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe Award for New Talent; Katheryn Russell-Brown's \u003cem\u003eLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone\u003c\/em\u003e, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book; and Gene Barretta's \u003cem\u003eMuhammad Ali.\u003c\/em\u003e Before becoming a children's book illustrator and fine artist, Morrison toured the globe as a break-dancer. He lives in Georgia with his family. You can visit him online at www.morrisongraphics.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620665528594,"sku":"9780062430151","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_af1405b6-b2e6-4a10-b6c1-3b66ea68c079.jpg?v=1732570675","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-secret-garden-of-george-washington-carver-9780062430151","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}