Itching for spring? Warm up the shelves with the new Growing Gardens series, which offers great introductions to young readers curious about different types of gardens and developing their green thumbs. Each title is divided into three chapters with clear text on white background and new vocabulary highlighted in green letters and defined in a glossary. A fictional story begins each volume with a relatable scenario involving a child and plants. Herb Gardens offers unique ways to grow herbs in small spaces. Children will discover which parts of a plant are used for cooking and explore the differences between spices and herbs. Indoor Gardens is fit for those curious about ways to bring the garden inside. This title covers topics such as plants that are toxic to pets, sunlight requirements, and ways plants are used for decoration. In Pollinator Gardens, children will learn about the roles that flowering gardens play in the larger ecosystem. Readers will consider the concept of native plants and ways to feed pollinators all year long. Vegetable Gardens is the perfect introduction to traditional gardening and will teach readers how to read seed packs, the importance of weeding, and how to harvest food. Simple and straightforward, these educational offerings highlight families gardening together and serve as accessible guides for established readers who are ready to dig deeper into gardening practices. – Reilly Grant