- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Candlewick (April 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 076361713X
- ISBN-13: 978-0763617134
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 0.3 x 28.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 150 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #514,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2When Jodys Granda comes to visit, he brings some seeds, which the two plant together. Each step of the growth and care of the scarlet runner beans is described throughout the spring, summer, and fall, as Granda visits or telephones with helpful information and encouragement. Whenever Jody asks what will happen, he says, Wait and see. Under the girls watchful eye, the plants grow tall, flower, produce edible beans, and, finally, provide seeds for next year. At the same time, seen mostly through the illustrations, Jodys mothers pregnancy progresses and by harvest time theres a new baby. However, the focus of the story remains on growing scarlet runner beans. The process is clearly described, and an index refers readers back to particular topics, such as pinching back or staking seedlings. The detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations show many aspects of the plants and also of the relationship between Jody and her grandfather.Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Kirkus Reviews
This smart little story from Doyle, about growing a tepee of runner beans, can be extended to take in the big canvaslife itselfbut its charm resides in the focus on a singular natural event. Jody and her grandfather prepare a patch of earth for some bean seeds. He comes back for intermittent visits, but it is up to Jody to tend the beans and report back to him by phone. Granda offers a measure of advice, but doesn't pile on the directions, allowing Jody to exercise her powers of observation and gathering experience to get it right. Her attentiveness leads to great pleasure in the growth of the vines, the red flowers, the beans themselves (`` `Oh,' said Jody. `I didn't know we were going to eat them' ''). Meanwhile, Jody's mother is growing larger with pregnancy, but that subplot resides mostly in the illustrations. Come autumn, the big beans on the top of the tepee yield a surprise. The story resembles a fine reduction sauce, as Doyle's imagery and newcomer Allibone's delicate, framed watercolors yield a rich, concentrated delight. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!, Nov 22 2002
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This is a wonderful book with beautiful illustrations! It covers basic gardening techniques for growing runner beans as well as the wonderful relationship between Jody and her grandfather. My own children enjoyed growing their own runner beans up a similar teepee! A true delight for young and old!.....And if you have young "picky eaters," perhaps this will motivate them to try their beans!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming story teaches the cycles of life, Jun 1 2009
By I. Polt-Jones "twinfant mom at twinfant.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jody's Beans (Paperback)
In this lovingly illustrated book, a young girl learns about the cycles of life from her grandfather. Rather than tell the girl what is going to happen, the grandfather's refrain as he guides her in growing green beans is a patient, "wait and see". Jody makes her own discoveries as the seasons change. In the background, the theme is echoed as the family anticipates the birth of Jody's baby brother. A timeless story that if it weren't for the telephones, could be in any era. (Today I suppose "Granda" would be video conferencing with Jody like my girls do with their grandmother!). I've just started gardening with my preschoolers and this story captured their attention. I would recommend it for families with young children or pre-K or kindergarten classrooms.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story, May 20 2008
By Puppydog Jammies - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jody's Beans (Paperback)
I love the story of the grandfather passing down his love of gardening to his grandchild. I love the fact that the book is reinforcing healthy foods and gardening. Each page has really cute illustrations and the story is just right. It keeps kids wondering what is going to happen next and also gives you plenty of opportunity for activities. When I used this book with Pre-K & Kindergarten we planted red beans and waited for them to sprout.
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