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Top 10 Reasons To Own You Are a Gardener®

𝚃𝚘𝚙 10 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝙾𝚠𝚗 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝙰𝚛𝚎 𝙰 𝙶𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛®

1. It opens up the line of communication for young kids

to talk about their feelings.

2. Our book uses gardening vocabulary as emotional metaphors that young children can easily relate to.

3. It encourages empathy and responsible decision making.

4. The message promotes a safe and trusting environment.

5. The more tools children have to help manage their stress and uncomfortable emotions, the better.

6. It teaches positive problem solving skills.

7. The illustrations are beautiful watercolors on paper.

8. You’re supporting a local, self-published author.

9. The message is ageless.

10. The more books we sell, the more kids we can reach.


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Shanna Truffini’s children’s book You Are a Gardener™ uses gardening vocabulary to help kids identify strong emotions and turn them into empowering and positive solutions. The book is recommended for children ages 4-12 but the message is truly ageless.  The beautiful illustrations in the book are timeless watercolors that all ages enjoy.


Since the book was publsihed in 2017 it made such a positive impact on the community that it rapidly flourished into a social and emotional learning (SEL) program created by the author that is used in elementary classrooms across the country!

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