Gr 3-5 In this great translation of Foremans original, a boy finds a small plant amid ruin and ruble. With his tender care, it grows big and strong, attracting birds, butterflies, and other children while covering the barbed wire fence that separates him from the hills where his father used to take him. A beautiful garden grows and becomes a friendly place where all can play and rest. One day, some soldiers on the other side of the fence tear it apart, leaving the boy with a broken heart. Then spring arrives, and, with the help of a girl on the other side of the fence, the plant grows again, intertwining its branches. The illustrations, with hues imaginatively and cleverly brought together, are the perfect match for the text. Perfect as a read-aloud, the book will also be enjoyed by independent readers. Narda McCarthy, Para los Niños Consultant, Broward County, FL