About this item
Inspired by the true story of a community garden in Brooklyn, New York, The Bear's Garden picture book by writer Marcie Colleen and illustrator Alison Oliver is a testament to how imagination and dedication can transform communities and create beauty for everyone in unexpected places. A little girl sees an empty lot in a city and imagines what it can be. She sees a place to grow, a place to play, and a place to love. With the help of her stuffed bear, the girl brings her community together to create a beautiful garden. An Imprint Book
About the Author
In previous chapters Marcie Colleen has been a teacher, an actress, and a nanny, but now she spends her days writing children's books! She is the author of The Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series with Macmillan/Imprint, as well as LOVE, TRIANGLE, a picture book illustrated by Bob Shea and published by Balzer Bray/HarperCollins. PENGUINAUT!, another picture book, published by Scholastic and illustrated by Emma Yarlett.Although she will always be a Brooklynite at heart, Marcie now lives in San Diego, California with her husband--artist Jonathan Lopes--and their mischievous sock monkey.Visit Marcie at www.thisismarciecolleen.com.
