This book was so fun to read! I read it aloud and was giggling and having fun with my students while reading. I loved this story and cannot wait to get my hands on a copy for my family!

Having read Ollie's Backpack with my son, I looked forward to reading this to him. Yet again, the story was easy to follow and my son enjoyed me reading it to him and following what was happening in each of the illustrations.

Great story for young children

Ollie is back!!! How I love the series of this boy. Very interesting read instead. This time about diversity, in the form of his garden. Nowadays the difference make a gap between one ethnic to other, from one religion to other, even a virus can create hatred toward each other. We are reminded that the difference should be overcome, because we complete each other by our dissimilarity.

Prose (Story): The third book in the Carefree Ollie early reader series finds little Ollie this time as king of his own garden. Serving over its flowers, trees - and the creatures who live among them - Ollie's skills as ruler are put to the test when bickering breaks out between different factions of the ladybugs, the squirrels and chipmunks, and frogs and toads. Can Ollie, dissension growing in his garden kingdom, show the animals and insects a way to co-exist - even become friends - in order to restore peace to his land?

Don's (Review): While I felt the first Ollie book, Ollie's Backpack, was a bit disjointed in the beginning, in the end I loved how it came together and the lesson it had in store for its reader. Ollie's Haffiness was even better, Ollie learning some genuine responsibility, and I loved how the book depicted both him and his friends, emphasizing diversity. And while Ollie's Garden fits perfectly into the series, Virvalle Carvallo's bold and colorful illustrations as charming as ever, for me this one felt a bit too "on-the-nose" in its message, also definitely honing in more to its intended audience of children, over the slightly broader appeal of the two previous editions. But then, who else is the book for? 3.5/5 stars

NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Ollie's Garden in the 2nd book I have read in this series so far and so far is my favourite.
In this book Ollie (who likes to play at being a king) rules over his garden domain and when he tries to take a nap he keeps being awoken by the insects and animals of the garden arguing over who is better, who deserves to be there etc.
Ollie tells each group of garden creatures they must share and get along but this doesn't stop them arguing and fighting with each other.
Ollie realises after time away from the garden that no matter what colour, ability or beliefs the creatures need to realise they all belong and each are as important and deserving as the other. Ollie gives a speech to the creatures to this affect and harmony is restored.

This is a fantastic book for young children which they will be able to understand the meaning of which is no matter who we are and whatever our skin colour, race, beliefs, abilities or disabilities we are all equal and shouldn't be discriminated against.

In this book, Ollie has to solve various problems in his garden. He helps the ladybugs and the frogs and toads, among others. Except nobody seems to listen to him! He must figure out a way to get them to celebrate their differences.

I liked the theme of the book... celebrating our differences. And I really enjoyed the illustrations. They're colorful and pleasing to the eye. This would make for a nice read-aloud.

**Note: I received a free copy of this title from the people at NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

All the cute little critters and insects, along with the outdoorsy illustrations, will no doubt make Ollie and his garden into a favorite among your wee ones. Parents and teachers will appreciate knowing that this story is not only for fun but that they're teaching the children that being different from one another is not only ok but is actually a good thing.

The file of the ARC copy was corrupted and I couldn't get access to the book.

However if it's fixed soon, I will read and write the review as soon as it's done.

This story is about a little boy who is king of the garden!
He helps all the animals come together in harmony for a very happy garden - despite all their differences and arguments.
The illustrations were nice and colourful, and was perfect for the book.
Love the fact there is a character in a wheelchair - my daughter was over the moon there was 'someone like mummy' in the book

Ollie’s Garden has some beautiful message of tolerance along with gorgeous illustrations that children will love. As king of the garden Ollie is brought to deal with many issues the insects and animals are having and he finds a way to bring them all together in the end.

I was provided with an electronic ARC through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The illustrations in this book are so cute and colorful. This book tackles about differences among individuals and how it connects and unites us all. I loved how this is shown in the book, from Ollie almost giving up to having realizations and then doing something about it.

This review is posted on Goodreads on September 9, 2020.

The way children think and see the world around them is not always the same as adults. So, although I was a little hesitant about this book, my little one was just thrilled, reading about Ollie and his garden, filled with quarrels between red and yellow ladybugs, the frogs and toads arguing and the squirrels and chipmunks were falling out..

The book follows two distinct paths, through the first children you can see the color of the outside world, what the garden looks like and what creatures can be seen there, what colors can be seen in the garden. The beautiful illustrations masterfully highlight the colorfulness of nature, the garden and the animals. The other directive, which is a bit more subtle, does indicate the diversity of all of us. We are all in some way different, but one should not judge by differences, different does not mean something bad, but rather bring more fun to the world.. Through the stories of Ollie and his words, every child can see that the world needs variety, as well as animals.

The length of the book is completely satisfactory, the text and the style of writing are adapted to the children.

Lovely story about friendship, fairness and trying to create harmony. Ollie loves his garden but gets caught up in the bickering between the animals. The illustrations bring the story to life. This is a story we will use in school this term

I received an electronic ARC from Riya Aarini through NetGalley.
Third book in Aarini's Ollie series. This time Ollie has to deal with fusses and fights in his garden. Ladybugs, toads, frogs, squirrels and chipmunks all spat and bring their fights to King Ollie. He settles the battles and tells them to get along. Unfortunately, this doesn't work. After leaving to calm his temper and play with his friends, he gets another idea. He gathers his subjects and shares why each is important and how it's only when they work together that the garden is at its best.
Lovely story about cooperation for preschool and lower elementary level. Great read aloud to lead to discussion on living in community.

This is a great book for children. I did not know it is third in a series but it can be read independently. The illustrations are beautiful, the colors used very lively and I went back to my childhood when I had such books which had colorful pictures and had timeless morals. Please do not judge the book from an adult's point of view. When you see the book, see like you would've done if you were a child of four years.
. The moral of unity in diversity and how a kaleidoscopic mosaic helps in the building of a fruitful society is wonderfully done.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

This is a cute story about Ollie and how he helps the members of his garden overcome their differences to get along. The story is pretty simple, with some pretty great vocabulary. The illustrations are super cute. This would be a great addition to a classroom or home library with younger kids (4 - 6 years).

ollie is frustrated that his animal friends are constantly fighting. He sets out on a mission to show them that they are all equally important. This is an awesome message to teach kids about diversity.

A fantastic book illustrating equality and diversity, it was a pleasure to read and a wonderful addition to your child's library.