Farming & Gardening Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about farming & gardening recommended for kids ages 12–18.

568 books

Mountain Born

Elizabeth Yates

For the child learning that growing up means taking on new responsibilities, this gentle classic explores the quiet rhyt

Ages 8–12

Latsch Valley #3

Betsy's Up-and-Down Year

Anne Pellowski

For the child navigating the complex emotions of sharing parental attention and processing the first big loss of a grand

Ages 8–12

Greening the City Streets The Story of Community Gardens

Barbara A. Huff

For the child who wonders how a messy vacant lot can become a vibrant park. This photo essay explores how city neighbors

Ages 8–12

Rainbow Beauty #3

Strawberry Summer

Kelly McKain

For the child facing a major family transition, this heartening story follows Holly as she swaps city life for a fruit f

Ages 9–12

The Girl from Earth's End

Tara Dairman

For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness who finds comfort in the quiet magic of growing things and the s

Ages 8–12

Steering Toward Normal

Rebecca Petruck

For the child adjusting to a sudden change in family structure or navigating the tricky territory of a new, unexpected s

Ages 10–14

Apples, Apples, Apples

Elizabeth S. Helfman

For the curious middle grader who loves autumn outings, this guide dives into the science, history, and legends of the w

Ages 8–12

Hank the Cowdog #23

The Case of the Hooking Bull

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at high-stakes misunderstandings, this ranch mystery follows a bumbling but loyal dog t

Ages 8–12

Hank the Cowdog #30

The Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob

John R. Erickson

For the child who struggles with being a bit too gullible or needs a laugh when their own big plans go sideways.

Ages 8–12

Pigology

Daisy Bird

For the nature-loving child who asks a million questions about animals: dive into this oversized, gorgeously illustrated

Ages 7–12

Hank the Cowdog #3

It's a Dog's Life / Murder in the Middle Pasture

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at someone taking themselves too seriously, this ranch-style mystery turns a 'serious'

Ages 8–12

Hank the Cowdog #31

The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook

John R. Erickson

For the child who needs a laugh while facing a scary medical moment, this hilarious ranch adventure follows a brave dog

Ages 8–12

Hank the Cowdog #35

The Case of the Saddle House Robbery

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves a good laugh and a mystery, this goofy ranch adventure follows a self-important dog who thinks h

Ages 8–12

Outside Nowhere

Adam Borba

For the child who struggles with impulse control or feels misunderstood after making mistakes. A whimsical farm offers a

Ages 8–12

Stella by the Sea

Ruth Starke

For the child who feels out of place in their own home and longs for a patch of dirt to call their own while navigating

Ages 8–12

Daddy Darwin's Dovecot

Juliana Horatia Ewing

For a child who feels like an outsider, this gentle Victorian tale shows how hard work and loyalty can help a young pers

Ages 8–12

Flying South

Laura Malone Elliott

For the child navigating a changing family or finding comfort in nature, this story explores an unlikely friendship agai

Ages 8–12

The Peach Thief

Linda Joan Smith

For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for a place where they can truly belong and grow.

Ages 8–12

All the Impossible Things

Lindsay Lackey

For the child navigating the stormy emotions of the foster care system or waiting for a parent's recovery, this story of

Ages 8–12

Littlest Pet Shop

Sugar and Spice Starring Pepper Clark

Lisa Shea

For the child adjusting to a big life change, this sweet story follows Pepper Clark as she moves to a rural farm and lea

Ages 8–12

Graphic Library

The Secret Lives of Plants!

Janet Slingerland

For the child who asks how trees drink or how flowers defend themselves, this visual guide transforms plant biology into

Ages 8–12

Tilly's Moonlight Garden

Julia Green

For the child feeling overlooked during a family crisis, this atmospheric story offers a magical refuge in nature while

Ages 8–12

The Snow Pony

Alison Lester

For the child navigating family stress or financial worry, this story shows how a powerful bond with an animal can provi

Ages 10–14

The Runaway Settlers

Elsie Locke

For the child discovering that family strength and hard work can build a beautiful life even after a difficult or scary

Ages 10–14

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