Review of Adele and the Whispering Garden

[Kigen Valarie]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Adele and the Whispering Garden" by Polly Richards.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Adele's family is moving to a new home, and Adele is excited. She is elated when they arrive. The echoes, the floors, and the colors leave her enchanted. Nothing supersedes her joy, however, when she discovers there is a garden just beyond her bedroom window. However, the garden is not in a good state, and it looks like she is responsible for reviving it. This opens a door of adventure and learning for young Adele. She makes friends along the journey, including Squiggle and Lulu.

There are diverse characters in Adele and the Whispering Garden. They are easy to connect to, and they are all excited to lend Adele a hand. They all play a crucial role in the book's main theme, education. Many lessons are learned from them, creating an environment that is easy to adapt to. Squiggle and Lulu told us about their skills and how we benefit from them. Adele is the perfect main character. Her resilience and the motivation she got when she got demotivated are skills worth learning.

The illustrations used in the book played a role in telling the story. They clearly depict transitions and help tell Adele's story. An aspect I greatly appreciated is the book's cover. It is appealing and a good choice for children's books. Richards's way of including illustrations within the text covered the curiosity the children might have to see the pictures of whatever is being described.

However, I found that the designs of the headings in this book took away from the comfort of reading. The author embodied the theme but failed to consider the reading aspect.

I rate Adele and the Whispering Garden by Polly Richards 5 out of 5 stars. There's a lot to learn, from herbs to flowers and gardening to learning new concepts. I found a few errors in the book and appreciate the professional editing.

Reading Adele and the Whispering Garden reminded me of The Secret Garden. Although the stories and themes are different, the book is soothing, and the environment described in the book brings a sense of calm. This book will be exceptional for all children. It is both for entertainment and as a learning resource. Parents should understand that it is never too early to teach their kids how to care for the environment.

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[Doherty Opeyemi]

Adela, Lulu and Squiggle had a great interaction with each other in different ways. I love the part that they both joined hands together to make the garden beautiful again

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

The front cover drew me in, with its richness of colour, with the feel of Christmas about it. Children have much to learn in this enchanting little book. Thanks for the explanatory review.

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

Thanks for your insightful review of "Adele and the Whispering Garden" by Polly Richards. I love the front cover's rich and appealing design. The author sure knows the language of children. Congrats on BOTD.

[Fanisa Ndhabambi]

Adele and the Whispering Garden by Polly Richards is about the children involved in gardening. Adele shows that engaging with nature keeps you grounded with all the magic it brings to the forgotten garden. The gnome becomes a guardian angel with Adele in returning the garden in its previous glory.

[Ganeefa Karan]

I appreciate how the book seamlessly weaves education with excitement, making it an engaging read for children. Moreover, I commend the author's portrayal of life-changing skills, such as Adele's remarkable resilience and motivation. Whenever faced with discouragement, Adele's determination serves as a powerful inspiration, teaching children valuable lessons about perseverance and self-drive.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

In Adele and the Whispering Garden by Polly Richards, Adele discovers an overgrown garden beyond her window and takes on the adventure of reviving it. With help from friends like Squiggle and Lulu, kids learn about herbs, flowers, and resilience in this beautifully illustrated tale. A perfect mix of storytelling and environmental lessons for young readers. Congratulations on being BOTD!

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I was always looking for gnomes and fairies in gardens when I was a kid, so this book brought back some nice memories! This book is a great idea to get kids excited about the outdoors. Thank you for your review.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

This children's book seems entertaining and educational on the topic of environmental conservation through gardening. Adele seems like an adorable and inspiring character for her resilience and ability to overcome when she is discouraged. The illustrations used in the book are a positive aspect.

[Janet Alex]

Adele and the other characters must have made this book interesting, judging from this: 'There are diverse characters in Adele and the Whispering Garden. They are easy to connect to, and they are all excited to lend Adele a hand. They all play a crucial role in the book's main theme, education.'

[Gerry Steen]

This children's book educates the reader about gardening: an important life skill. The relatable characters and great illustrations will keep the reader enthralled. Congrats to Polly Richards for earning a 5-star rating from OBC.

[Seetha E]

This book is only available on Amazon India in paperback and is not free. I have, however, read it in PDF version and agree that it is an excellent children's book. By introducing children to gardening, the author raises their awareness of environmental issues, and much more. The writing style is simple will appeal to the kids.

[Chinazo Anozie]

I wonder if the garden Adele discovered is enchanted. Squiggle and Lulu sound the perfect accompanying characters necessary for a children's book.

[Diana Navas]

When I first saw the book cover, I thought of Christmas, a magical journey and a lesson of love. When I started reading the review, I found a story about a mystical journey, just not on Christmas. I love that Adele is excited about her new life, because most of the time children aren't.

[Sanju Lali]

One can find entertainment and learning in the children's book "Adele and the Whispering Garden" by Polly Richards. The story is about Adele's family moving to a new home.