A compelling story as "meany Mrs. Feeny" works to outwit a gang of imaginative 8- and 9-year olds who taunt her and destroy her lawn. Does she succeed? Kid-chasing Mrs. Feeny tries everything to maintain her perfect lawn, including running the sprinkler way too long. However, the neighborhood kids c... more

A compelling story as "meany Mrs. Feeny" works to outwit a gang of imaginative 8- and 9-year olds who taunt her and destroy her lawn. Does she succeed? Kid-chasing Mrs. Feeny tries everything to maintain her perfect lawn, including running the sprinkler way too long. However, the neighborhood kids continue to cut across it on foot or bike, creating a dirt path in the middle of her front yard. This is also a tale of intergenerational conflict. Brilliant gouache illustrations by Jim deWitt cause the kids and garden to practically jump off the pages. The one-page glossary contains terms helpful in reading the book as well as in home and school gardening projects. Parents and grandparents who love gardening will enjoy reading this book with their children. Sandy's website sandybakerwriter.com is filled with kids' activities related to Mrs. Feeny, gardening and nature. For ages 5-9.