Old Manhattan Has Some Farms

Illustrated by Kate Endle
A clever new spin on "Old MacDonald," this fun book explores the popular trend of urban farming. From rooftop farms and gardens on Manhattan high rises to neighborhood gardens in empty lots in Atlanta to hydroponic gardens in Seattle, growing food locally has become an important part of city-dwelling life.

Set to the tune of the popular children's song, this bouncy rhyming text will get everyone reading (or singing) out loud. If you're not comfortable singing aloud, download the free recording of the song created by popular children's performer Caspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew, lead singer and songwriter for the band The Presidents of the United States of America). Six North American cities are highlighted, but included in the back matter are tips and tricks on how to alter the text so you can sing about your own hometown gardens.

Back matter also includes more information about the different types of gardens introduced, additional resources, and the sheet music for the song.
Susan Lendroth grew tomatoes in her backyard when she was a kid. Now she grows herbs on the kitchen windowsill in Southern California. Susan is the author of Calico DorseyManeki NekoOcean Wide, Ocean DeepWhy Explore?; and Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go! View titles by Susan Lendroth
Kate Endle was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. Encouraged to pursue her love of art, she attended The Columbus College of Art and Design where she received her Bachelor's degree in Illustration. Her work has appeared in children's books, magazines, greeting cards, and educational material. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit her online at http://kateendle.com/. View titles by Kate Endle
Old Manhattan has some farms. E-I-E-I-Grow! And on those farms we plant some food. E-I-E-I-Grow! On a high rise here, in a backyard there, climbing up, hanging down, spreading green all over town. Old Manhattan has some farms. E-I-E-I-Grow!
  • SELECTION | 2015
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • SHORTLIST | 2015
    Green Earth Book Award
  • SELECTION | 2014
    Junior Library Guild Selection

About

A clever new spin on "Old MacDonald," this fun book explores the popular trend of urban farming. From rooftop farms and gardens on Manhattan high rises to neighborhood gardens in empty lots in Atlanta to hydroponic gardens in Seattle, growing food locally has become an important part of city-dwelling life.

Set to the tune of the popular children's song, this bouncy rhyming text will get everyone reading (or singing) out loud. If you're not comfortable singing aloud, download the free recording of the song created by popular children's performer Caspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew, lead singer and songwriter for the band The Presidents of the United States of America). Six North American cities are highlighted, but included in the back matter are tips and tricks on how to alter the text so you can sing about your own hometown gardens.

Back matter also includes more information about the different types of gardens introduced, additional resources, and the sheet music for the song.

Author

Susan Lendroth grew tomatoes in her backyard when she was a kid. Now she grows herbs on the kitchen windowsill in Southern California. Susan is the author of Calico DorseyManeki NekoOcean Wide, Ocean DeepWhy Explore?; and Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go! View titles by Susan Lendroth
Kate Endle was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. Encouraged to pursue her love of art, she attended The Columbus College of Art and Design where she received her Bachelor's degree in Illustration. Her work has appeared in children's books, magazines, greeting cards, and educational material. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit her online at http://kateendle.com/. View titles by Kate Endle

Excerpt

Old Manhattan has some farms. E-I-E-I-Grow! And on those farms we plant some food. E-I-E-I-Grow! On a high rise here, in a backyard there, climbing up, hanging down, spreading green all over town. Old Manhattan has some farms. E-I-E-I-Grow!

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2015
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • SHORTLIST | 2015
    Green Earth Book Award
  • SELECTION | 2014
    Junior Library Guild Selection

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