My Garden Visits

Of all human creations, a garden comes nearest to heaven. In Justin Matott's garden, sweet peas, larkspur, peppermint, peas, corn, tomatoes, and a hundred other sweetly-scented and delicious things bloom and ripen daily -- gifts of earth's bounty. One day in that garden a very special miracle occurred. Justin felt the loving presence of his mother, who had left this earth five years before. Why had she come? What could her invisible but palpable presence mean? As he sowed, weeded, and harvested, he listened to his visitor's silent communications and felt the movement of change and growth within himself. In the forget-me-not, he was reminded of the precious uniqueness of his mother -- and every other part of creation. Along with crocuses and daffodil, memories of childhood blossomed. The cycle of garden life impressed upon him the eternal flow of beginning, renewal, loss, and new beginning. At first, Justin hesitated to mention these mysterious, wordless colloquies, but when he did, family and friends urged him to write about them. So now we have this wonderful book, which invites us into the author's beautiful garden to share the love and wisdom that flowered among poppies and bean poles. Illustrated with fifteen radiant full-page watercolors, My Garden Visits inspires us to cultivate our own inner gardens and lift our hearts in praise of earth and heaven.

Matott, Justin

Self-Help

Ballantine Books

To reap the fruits of one's labor is a privilege that every gardener cherishes and others only dream of. Now, in this exquisitely rendered book, Justin Matott shares with us the bountiful pleasures that come at the end of the gardening season. For after the harvest, there may be dormancy for a time, but there is still beautiful life--and from it, nature's wisdom becomes our own. The ripening pumpkin reminds us to let go of summer--and to embrace the richness of autumn. In the barren winter landscape, the constant beauty of the red twig dogwood provides a greeting to visitors all year long. And the fragile white flourish of angel's trumpet salutes the soaring of the spirit. From autumn to winter to spring, Justin embraces the changing of the seasons as he muses on childhood joys and adult regrets, and gives thanks for the abundance of his life, for friends and family, especially the gently lingering presence of his deceased mother. In this richly illustrated memoir and gardener's notebook, Justin helps us see that through the changing seasons, in nature's garden, it is in the roots that life is stored--ready to replenish the earth and the spirits of all those who walk upon it.

A Harvest of Reflections: Wisdom for the Soul Through the Seasons

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Open to the reflections of an old man sharing the wonderful dreams he dreamt when he was young. Building a time machine, digging to China, building the ultimate treehouse and so many more that will truly ignite one's imagination. And when he's done we learn the exciting reality that he is still dreaming. The illustrations alone will capture and enthrall all ages as they are whimsical and full of humor and detail (especially when one learns about the little mouse, Squeakers, hidden on each page!). This book is for all ages. For anyone you long to encourage to dream big and be all they were intended to be. Be sure to check out the companion, "When I Was A Girl… I Dreamed" (even MORE impossible to find that little grey mouse!)

When I Was a Boy... I Dreamed

Children's Books

Activities, Crafts & Games

Scribble & Sons

One woman reflects upon the dreams she dreamt while just a girl. Amazing and wonderful dreams! Of being sailing the seven wonders in a balloon, painting in Paris, underwater adventures, being a writer, doctor, teacher and creating the most imaginative clubhouse and much more. Then discover that she is still dreaming with the humorous ending. The illustrations are immersive and whimsical and sure to be enjoyed by all ages. And good luck finding that little grey mouse… hidden in every picture of Mark Ludy's work. Perfect for anyone you would like to see encouraged or inspired - to be all they were intended to be - WHATEVER that might be. This book, along with its companion, "When I Was A Boy… I Dreamed", both ignite the imagination and will inspire the heart.

When I Was A Girl... I Dreamed

BAKER, MARGARET

One common, peripheral but unifying element is preent in each of these 26 essays about transforming the ordinary into the memorable.

Independence Days: Still Just Boys and Other Stories

Literature & Fiction

United States

Brewers Publications

This illustrated story follows the memory of an old man as he reveals his past dreams, uncovering the commonality of young boys' thoughts and blurring the line between fantasy and reality. He is seen digging a hole to China, building the ultimate tree house, finding the end of the rainbow, battling a dragon to save a maiden, owning an outrageous ice cream shop, and other far-flung hijinx. As the dream-telling draws to a close, the reader sees the man surrounded by mementos of all his adventures, bringing to question whether or not those dreams came true, but leaving no doubt that the man still dreams.

When I was a Boy . . . I Dreamed

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Peek a Bookpress Inc

This illustrated story follows the memory of an old woman as she reveals her past dreams, uncovering the commonality of young girls' thoughts and blurring the line between fantasy and reality. She is seen painting in Paris, visiting the Seven Wonders of the World while floating through the air in a hot-air balloon, living in a castle surrounded by a moat, and being the archaeologist to uncover the tomb of the five kings. As the dream-telling draws to a close, the reader sees the woman surrounded by mementos of all her adventures, bringing to question whether or not those dreams came true, but leaving no doubt that the woman still dreams.

When I Was A Girl . . . I Dreamed

Matott, J. P.

Encouraging girls of all ages to follow their dreams, this illustrated story follows the memory of an old woman as she reveals her past dreams, uncovering the commonality of young girls' thoughts and blurring the line between fantasy and reality. She is seen painting in Paris, visiting the Seven Wonders of the World while floating through the air in a hot-air balloon, living in a castle surrounded by a moat, and being the archaeologist to uncover the tomb of the five kings. The illustrations are immersive, detailed, full of whimsy and humor, and contain a little grey mouse hidden in every picture. This new edition includes a hidden message behind the text that is carried throughout the story.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Encouraging boys of all ages to follow their dreams, this illustrated story follows the memory of an old man as he reveals his past dreams, uncovering the commonality of young boys' thoughts and blurring the line between fantasy and reality. He is seen digging a hole to China, building the ultimate tree house, finding the end of the rainbow, battling a dragon to save a maiden, owning an outrageous ice cream shop, and other far-flung hijinx. The illustrations are immersive, detailed, full of whimsy and humor, and contain a little grey mouse hidden in every picture. This new edition includes a hidden message behind the text that is carried throughout the story.

When I Was A Boy... I Dreamed

In this delightfully fractured fairytale, a simple lesson of courage, is a not so simple storyline is found. There are interruptions from other fairytale characters such as The Big Bad Wolf, The Gingerbread Man, Rapunzel and many others. The book is narrated by two antagonistic bystanders, which will delight the child in all. Matott and Woods have collaborated on other books as well including Ol' Lady Grizelda and There's A Fly On My Toast!

The Sky Is Falling (Little Chicken Charlie)

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Skoob Books

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My Garden Visits

A Harvest of Reflections: Wisdom for the Soul Through the Seasons

When I Was a Boy... I Dreamed

When I Was A Girl... I Dreamed

Independence Days: Still Just Boys and Other Stories

When I was a Boy . . . I Dreamed

When I Was A Girl . . . I Dreamed

When I Was A Girl... I Dreamed

When I Was A Boy... I Dreamed

The Sky Is Falling (Little Chicken Charlie)