Illustrated like Marcel Marlier's Martine, this book surely brought me back to my childhood. Setting in countryside, we learn that Linn tends to her Grandpa's garden and learns so much by doing it. We, too, by reading this book. A simple yet meaningful story, with beautiful illustrations, this is one to enjoy with the whole family.

Wow, this children's book has amazing, beautiful graphics, which are just so stunning. A lot of work has gone into them. The story is really beautiful too. Linn has to help her grandfather with his garden, after he goes into hospital with a broken leg. She has a dog called Flori, who goes with her to the garden, and while he is there, he makes a mess which brings a big problem to the plants and flowers in the greenhouse. Linn has to work hard to fix the problem, and she has to build up confidence to tell her grandfather what has happened. This is a wonderful book, which teaches a lot about the plants and insects that live in the garden. I highly recommend it.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The loveliest illustrations I have ever seen are found inside of In the Garden with Flori by Sonja Danowski. After having read the story my granddaughter and I looked back through the digital copy several more times, discovering more details and simply enjoying the beauty of each page. I must say it tickled me when my granddaughter commented on how much she liked Linn’s clothes. I had thought her clothes were a bit eccentric. However, Linn and my granddaughter must be kindred spirits when it comes to dress.

Linn’s and Flori’s story is perfect for the seven year old reading it with me. The grandfather breaking his leg was serious, Linn wanting to help was exactly what should be done and the problem that followed was big in my granddaughter’s eyes. We both liked that Linn sought solutions instead of abandoning the garden. She showed real responsibility. Also we liked how her mother and grandfather handled the situation too. Then of course, we loved Flori and good friend, Emi.

A book that will make you want to get outside and grow something so share it with a little one today. Reading it together is part of the fun but a second grader should be able to read it independently.

As a person who loves to garden and enjoys beautiful book covers, I was immediately drawn to this children’s book. Flori is actually the main character Linn’s dog and comes along with her wherever she goes including grandpa’s greenhouse to water the plants while he is in the hospital. But, of course, the little dog unintentionally messed things up a bit but all turns up well in the end.
The author of this book is also the artist and I loved all the artwork throughout!

My first impression…THE ARTWORK IS EXQUISITE!

My second impression…the story is sweet with lessons abounding.

When Linn’s grandfather breaks his leg, he needs help caring for his garden. Of course, Linn volunteers to take this task and to take it seriously for him. She has helped him many times and loves the garden. She has also learned so much about plants during those special moments with her grandfather.

When she heads out to shoulder the tasks that her grandfather has entrusted to her, she takes her dog, Flori. All seems to be going well in the beginning, but Flori has time to investigate, causing a bit of damage, unbeknownst to Linn, until …. Well, Linn has to figure out how to handle the disaster that has been caused by Flori, while at the same time, accepting the responsibility herself. She cannot place blame on a dog! She also faces doubts about herself that arise out of this situation.

This sweet story is for the reading and enjoyment with lots of lessons, hopefully to learn!

Sonja Danowski’s illustrations are absolutely devine. She paints with such fine detail that I feel as though I am standing right there in the garden with Linn and her friend, Emi and Flori too. The watercolors pop right off the page in amazing beauty.

After staring at the beautiful book cover, I couldn’t resist requesting this beautiful children’s story for review. The illustrations throughout made the simple but lovely story an exceptional reading experience. My favorite of the book’s pictures- which I think are watercolor paintings- was of the child Linn watering the sweet lupins (lupines) in her grandfather’s greenhouse. Each little masterpiece of an illustration accompanied the text well.

In The Garden With Flori is a charming book about family and nature. When Grandpa ends up in the hospital, Linn volunteers to look after the garden. Things are going well until Flori, the family dog, digs a hole and lets in snails that wreak havoc on the plants. Linn learns a lesson and with help from Grandpa regrows the garden. The interconnection between family and nature is lovely. Readers will enjoy Flori's mischievous ways while learning about gardening. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful throughout this tale of growth and new beginnings. Readers of all ages will enjoy this story especially if they read with family.

Special thanks to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

In the Garden with Flori is a lovely book about Spring, friendship, and family. Linn is taking care of her grandfather's garden while he is sick. Her dog, Flori and her friend help her with taking care of the garden but Flori's mischievous act only brings trouble. I loved the unique illustrations in this book, which is unlike what I see in the American picturebooks. I liked the fine detail in the illustrations of nature (plants, snails) and the colorful dresses of Linn, her friend, and her family. In the Garden with Flori gives a sneak-peek into the German culture, family, flora and fauna.

In The Garden With Flori (Flori is a dog) is a stunningly illustrated children's picture book, but one that I very much enjoyed reading as an adult. The German artist has other children's books which I am happy to discover as her artwork is exquisite.

But the story also holds its on against the illustrations and has many loving messages to impart. Recently I took a trip and enlisted a couple of young children to water my plants for me to earn some pocket money. My father taught me a love of nature, and nourishing a plant is often our first introduction to taking care of a living thing. Linn helps her injured Grandfather by watering the plants in the greenhouse. Along the way the reader learns a few key gardening facts. An invasion of snails attacks the plants, and Linn must come to terms with admitting this failure to her Grandfather. In the end she sees that no one blames her for this occurrence, and telling the truth is the best course.

Now if I could just find out where to buy a goose necked watering can, as illustrated on the front of the book! The author could probably make a fortune if she decided to turn these into reality!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me to read this charming book in exchange for an honest review.

This children’s book follows a girl named Linn (and her dog Flori) who takes care of her grandfather’s garden while he’s in the hospital for a few days.

The art in this was pretty, and I enjoyed the themes of the story. It was a very sweet and gentle story.

I do think the text was too small, and would be difficult especially for children to read, I had a hard time reading it myself, and bigger text would make it much easier to read.

This cute little story is a perfect read for both kids and adults. This beautiful story takes you into the world of nature and animals.

A book with beautiful and detailed illustrations and a heart warming story which tells us of a granddaughter's promise to look after her Grandfather's garden while he is in hospital.

Many thanks to the Publisher, the Author and NetGalley for an advance copy in return for my honest review.

I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This is a lovely story about a girl who promises to take care of her grandfather's garden until he comes back home due to an accident. The story itself is heartwarming and teaches kiddos about responsibility.

A beautiful illustrated book for younger children in the love of gardening. Granddaughter and Grandfather share this love. It is a very tender book. Grandpa has been in the hospital and he is coming back home. Linn the granddaughter gave the gift of flowered paintings for her grandfather to enjoy while he was in the hospital.

A great book for grandparents and grandchildren to share together!

A special thank you to North South Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

In The Garden With Flori is a story with so much heart. You'll follow a young girl and her dog as they tend her grandmas garden. With beautiful illustrations and a focus on tending and nurturing all living things this book is a must read for any young nature lover.
It will teach children to find awe in everyday moments and the importance of honoring friendship and family.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautiful book, perfect for young readers with a love for nature and animals. The illustrations are full of warmth and realism, and the story is easy to read. I can imagine kids finding new details among the plants in the garden every time they look at the pictures.

Beautifully illustrated and tells a sweet story with a build of suspense and curiosity mixed throughout. Tis a story to talk through worry and concern if you wanted to but also not one so infused you need to. Sweet story.

The illustrations were outstanding and really enhanced the sweet story. The attention to detail in each illustration made me pause, so I wouldn't miss a thing. This was not an ordinary picture book. It had a lot to offer and the story really would appeal to all ages.

As a gardener, I have had the experience of waking up one morning and my beautiful crop being infested with an insect who appeared from nowhere. I loved this book and the idea of that experience through a child’s perspective.

It can happen to any of us, and of course the grandfather was loving and understanding, giving it an ending I loved.

Definitely recommend this one for all the curious children in our lives.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy 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.

In the Garden with Flori is a truly beautiful and detailed picture book for children about supporting family and acting responsible. This was a simple but lovely story about a girl whose grandfather has an accident, and she volunteers to step in and care for his beloved garden and plants until he goes home. Flori is her dog and causes some chaos in the book. I loved the way her grandfather dealt with it - you could tell he was sad and disappointed, yet he accepted there was nothing to be done about it and that it could be fixed. This is a great book for children to teach them about responsibility and supporting others in tine of need.