Anna, Benjamin, and their parents move to a new house and everyone is excited to plant a new garden. Benjamin wants to plant flowers, Anna wants to grow vegetables but before anyone can get planting, the yard must be cleared and worked. The book follows the family through the seasons as they make friends, have visitors, and watch their garden flourish. Filled with real gardening tips and beautiful illustrations, readers will be inspired to plant their own garden.

Author has over 120 illustrated books for children.

German. Originally published in Germany as Ein Garten für Kinder in der Stadt by Macdonald in 1988. English translation by B. Tombs published in Edinburgh, Scotland by Floris Books in 2016.