A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination. A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination — After traveling the world in her fantastic teapot, Rose is ready to put down roots. She sets about planting flower seeds in a neglected corner of a bustling city. And then she waits — through rain and cold and snow. Rose waits, never doubting that the garden she envisions will one day come to be. With a simple narration and lovely, fanciful illustrations, this luminous picture book resonates with readers of all ages. Author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds dedicates it to the matriarch of the Kennedy family — herself the namesake of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a series of gardens, plazas, and tree-lined promenades. Kindergarten-Grade 3—This inspiring fable will capture the hearts and imaginations of readers and show them that anything is possible. Young Rose sails around the world in her incredible teapot and collects seeds from her many journeys. She reaches Boston Harbor and discovers a forgotten part of the city that needs attention, care, and beauty. Despite obstacles, including uncooperative weather, her unyielding faith, determination, and perseverance continue to fuel her vision that neighborhoods will connect and become thriving communities. Spring arrives, but nothing has peeked through the earth—yet. Children come with beautiful paper flowers to fill Rose's garden with color. Finally, she notices a real flower blooming, followed by many more, and she knows that she has succeeded in her quest. Reynolds's outstanding illustrations done in watercolor and ink begin in shades of gray and then explode with color and joy as the garden evolves and people come to enjoy it. This book is a tribute to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and her family's endeavors in the creation of the Greenway Conservancy and Park in Boston.— Anne Beier, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. A heartfelt quote by Senator Edward M. Kennedy is printed on the back cover: My mother's resilience and faith inspired and nourished our family all her life. She taught each of us to persevere, no matter how great the challenges and to do all we could to care for others. Peter H. Reynolds poignantly captures my mother's enduring spirit in ROSE'S GARDEN. May this powerful story and my mother's beautiful greenway plant fresh seeds of hope and service for generations to come. - Senator Edward M. Kennedy Peter H. Reynolds  is a  New York Times  best-selling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children, including  The North Star, The Dot, Ish,  and  So Few of Me . In addition to his work as an author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds runs FableVision, the interactive media company he founded with his twin brother, Paul. He lives and works in Dedham, Massachusetts. Used Book in Good Condition