FARMER EVA'S GREEN GARDEN LIFE

Eva Kaminsky gently introduces little listeners to Farmer Eva, whose understanding of the "brown underground" helps her garden thrive. As Kaminsky delivers the story, her musical tone makes the most of the author's rhythmic phrasing. Youngsters will learn about the contributions made by "all the helpful critters . . . and the microbes too," and the careful inclusion of children in the collage illustrations ensures that little ones know they can also be part of the process. Kaminsky's bubbly treatment extends to the recipes and additional facts in the back matter, which she delivers with as much enthusiasm as she does the story. Farmer Eva Sommaripa and author Martin deliver their own separate notes, each with pleasant clarity. Healthy soil leads to happy eaters--and listeners. V.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]