Mary Jane Romig illustrated by Karen Riley
Grandfather’s Garden by Mary Jane Romig illustrated by Karen Riley copyright ©2009 Mary Jane Romig and Karen Riley copyright ©2017 Mary Jane Romig and Karen Riley All rights reserved. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents, except where noted otherwise, are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any other resemblance to actual people, places or events is entirely coincidental. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any other form or for any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage system, without written permission from Headline Books. The Headline Kids Educational Series is a continuing series of 6 x 9 paperback books for the classroom, home school environment, parents and caregivers. The authors of these books are teachers, parents, and exceptional individuals who love children. The subject matter will be different in every book but all give inspiration to imagination and creativity. There is a learning element in every book and/or easy activity to do at home. Headline Kids celebrates children and these books will increase early learning and reading skills.
To order additional copies of this book, or for book publishing information, or to contact the author: Headline Kids P. O. Box 52 Terra Alta, WV 26764 Tel: 304-789-3001 Email: mybook@headlinebooks.com www.headlinebooks.com Published by Headline Books Headline Kids is an imprint of Headline Books ISBN-13 9780929915-90-6 hardcover ISBN 13: 9781882658-93-0 paperback Library of Congress Control Number: 2009923657 Grades PK-3, Mystery, Reasoning Skills, Nutrition Romig, Mary Jane Grandfather’s Garden by Mary Jane Romig Illustrations by Karen Riley Summary: Grandfather thinks he is keeping all the rabbits out of his garden but they are hiding everywhere. Includes My Plate and healthy recipes. [1. Rabbits-Fiction, 2. Nutrition, 3. My Plate] PR I N T E D I N T H E U N I T E D STAT E S OF A M E R IC A
Grandfather worked in his garden every day.
He planted, weeded, watered and watched. He watched for gobbling, nibbling, munching rabbits, but, you would never see any rabbits in Grandfather’s garden.
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of bright yellow sunflowers standing straight and tall with their faces turned toward the clouds. 6
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But, no rabbits. Oh, no. You would never see any rabbits. 8
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of ripe red strawberries, bouncing from leaf to strawberry and plant to plant. 10
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of round roly poly watermelons soaking up the raindrops as quickly as the showers ended.
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But, no rabbits. Oh, no. You would never see any rabbits.
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of tall green corn stalks—their white and brown tassels waving and dancing with the breeze.
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But, no rabbits. Oh, no. You would never see any rabbits.
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of pale green lettuces, lazing under the sun.
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But, no rabbits. Oh, no. You would never see any rabbits.
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of bright orange carrots, pushing and pulling through the rich brown soil.
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But, no rabbits. Oh, no. You would never see any rabbits.
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In Grandfather’s garden, there were rows and rows of dark brown potatoes, shyly nestled among their clay-rock neighbors.
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But, no rabbits. Oh, no. You would never see any rabbits.
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Wait! What Was that?!
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A rabbit??!!! But, you would never see any rabbits in MY Grandfather’s garden... would you?
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Bunnies in Grandfather’s Garden ¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 tsp. honey Sprinkle of parsley • •
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¼ cup light sour cream 2 tsp. spicy brown mustard Broccoli, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes
Mix together yogurt, sour cream, honey and brown mustard, spread evenly over a plate. Sprinkle with parsley to make grass. Cut celery lengthwise to make long tree trunks. Cut broccoli and use the florets to make the tops of the trees. Cut carrots to make round circle of different sizes, save some of the carrots to slice and make ears. Now have fun placing your trees in Grandfather’s garden, use the cherry tomatoes as red bushes for your carrot bunnies to hide around. You can use any vegetables for dipping—sprinkle with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for added crunch! Sunflower Salad
5-6 carrots peeled and shredded 1 8oz. low fat vanilla yogurt
½ Cup raisins 4-6 lettuce leaves
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Mix everything except lettuce leaves and refrigerates 15 minutes. Wash lettuce leaves. • Line a plate with the lettuce leaves forming a circle. Put the yogurt mixture in the middle to create the face of a Sunflower. *Be creative if you don’t like raisins sprinkle sunflower seeds on top or for added color or try dried cranberries! Grandfather’s Favorite Stew 2 carrots cut into small pieces 1 small onion cut up 1 16 oz. can of Beef stock 1 potato peeled and chopped 1 8oz can tomato juice 1 small cabbage shredded • •
Put all ingredients in a pot and cook 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender Salt and pepper to taste!
Eat it quick before the bunnies do!!
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Mary Jane Romig is a Glenville State College graduate with a BA in Early Childhood Education (NK-6) her degree also includes elementary ed. 1-6 with specialization 7-9. She recently retired after 35 years of teaching. For most of her career she worked at New Creek School in New Creek, WV. While teaching at New Creek she became involved in grant writing and was instrumental in helping the school obtain several large grants. One of the grant programs that she was instrumental in helping to create was an after school pre-school program called Launching Lifelong Learners. This program was used later as a model for other Mineral County Schools. She is now employed as the Christian Education Director for the Keyser Presbyterian Church in Keyser, WV. Along with her husband, Rick, they have 2 grown children. They are now anxiously awaiting the birth of their second grandson.
Karen Riley received her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland, her Master’s of Arts in Reading from Frostburg University, and her administrative certification from Salem University. Certified as a classroom teacher K-6, Reading Specialist Pre-K through adult, and Administrator Pre-K through 12, she has worked in the field of education for 28 years and is currently employed as an assistant principal for West Virginia’s Mineral County School system. Her artistic interests have been a lifelong passion; with art training received from Montgomery College, MD, and University of Maryland.