Tiny Garden

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Age Range
4+
Release Date
March 03, 2026
ISBN
978-1419774911
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On a street that covets big, showy gardens, Andrew sets out to grow his own tiny garden in this picture book about slowing down, appreciating the little things, and staying true to yourself. From bestselling, award-winning author Deborah Underwood and debut illustrator Jax Chow

Andrew loves plants, but he’s overwhelmed by the fancy plots in his neighborhood—too big, too tall, too much.

With soil, seeds, water, and patience, Andrew’s tiny garden blooms into a size his neighbors may not understand, but that’s perfect for tiny leaves, tiny colors, and tiny visitors.

Beloved author Deborah Underwood’s ode to cultivating and caring for one small rectangle of the world, paired with Jax Chow’s exquisite debut illustrations, is also about caring for oneself—and staying true to both, no matter what.

Editor review

1 review
Tiny Plants for Tiny Animals
(Updated: June 22, 2026)
Overall rating
 
4.5
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
Tiny Garden is about a boy who feels like the neighborhood gardens are too big for him. He decides to plant a tiny garden, and even though his neighbors can’t understand his reasoning, it suits his needs just fine anyway. In his unbothered time in the tiny garden, he sees many insects and hummingbirds that also enjoy the tiny flowers just right for them. The slightly abstract illustrations with broad splashes of color help the story feel whimsical and at odds with the norm of animation-style precision in some children’s books. The color choices and illustrative style complement the calm words and reflective message of the story. Overall, this is a soothing book that helps children understand it is ok to follow your own path in enjoying nature.
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