Peggy Does Some Gardening
Shortlisted for Premio Nati per Leggere 2024
Shortlisted for Premio Nati per Leggere 2024Today Peggy and her Mum go to the garden to take care of the plants. Peggy is determined to help her Mum do everything there is to do: plant the beans, water the seedlings, remove the weeds, taste the raspberries… “I’ll do it, I’ll do it!” she shouts every time.
“For its vivid representation of two worlds, child and adult, with different ages and skills, depicted in a shared family moment. A budding coming-of-age story with bursts of autonomy well portrayed in dynamic and realistic illustrations, supported by a text that strongly reminds us of oral communication”. Premio Nati per Leggere Jury
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Peggy Goes for a Walk
Peggy loves walking with her Grandpa. Today Peggy and her Grandpa are going out together for a walk in the woods. Peggy’s legs are very fast, while Grandpa’s are slower. “Come on, come on, Grandpa!” Peggy shouts. They look at the mushrooms, then hear a woodpecker at work. And Peggy has another important thing to do: jump in puddles! Peggy…
