I wasn’t sure if this should be categorized as fiction or nonfiction, but it is primarily and informational book about gardening and a cookbook that tells a story of a neighborhood through gardening. Each month features a different member of the town and a recipe inspired by a fruit or vegetable. However, the seasons are geared more toward the mid-Atlantic region than Maine. The watercolor illustrations depict the yards, balconies, and rooftops in which diverse people of all ages and colors grow their gardens. The recipes are unique and might encourage young cooks to try something new to eat. The back pages of the book shares gardening terms and tools, various seeds, and when different fruits and vegetables are in season. A unique cookbook!

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library