Synopsis
Part of the Over and Under collection. Up in the garden, the world is full of green—leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world—earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow—populated by all the animals that make a garden their home.- ★★★★☆
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- Discuss the following hadith with your child: The Prophet ﷺ said, “No Muslim plants a plant or sows a crop, then a person, or a bird, or an animal eats from it, except that it will be charity for him.” (Tirmidhi)
- Every creature that Allah ﷻ has created, even the insects, pill bugs, earthworms, and spiders that may be considered pests, all serve a purpose. Ultimately they are all part of a beautiful and balanced design that should be respected and revered.
Mindful Muslim Review
This highly informative, beautifully illustrated series of picture books teaches children that to know Allah ﷻ, is to know Him through His creations. Budding gardeners will gain an important understanding and appreciation of the diverse set of organisms that Allah ﷻ has created so that we may eat from the land. It is especially heartwarming to witness the young gardener in this book spending time with her grandmother, learning and playing as they work on their garden. The Author’s Note and the About the Animals section found at the end of the book, richly enhance the content and allow for continuous learning as children grow.
Mindful Muslim Reader recommends additional books in this collection.
Teaching Tools
Genres: Educational, Nonfiction, STEM
Series: Over and Under
Publisher: Chronicle Books
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