Johnny Crow's Garden

Johnny Crow sets out to dig and sow, creating a garden where an extraordinary collection of animals soon gathers. A lion sports a bright green-and-yellow tie, a rat appears in a feathered hat, and an ape takes measurements, while cranes, beavers, goats, pigs, elephants, and hippopotami add their own wonderfully unexpected antics.

Written in lively, bouncing rhyme, this charming picture book invites young listeners into a world of playful nonsense and gentle surprises. A mouse builds a tiny house, a cat settles beside the mat, an owl proves delightfully peculiar, and even a whale has a tale to tell. With its memorable repeated refrain and parade of creatures, the story is ideal for read-aloud sessions, encouraging children to listen for rhythm, join in with familiar lines, and enjoy the cheerful absurdity of a garden where everyone eventually finds a place.