Off to the Nursery: A Celebration of Gardening, Plants and Seasons

by Alice Oehr

Overview

WINNER OF THE 2025 ABDA BEST DESIGNED CHILDREN'S/ YOUNG ADULT SERIES
Welcome to the plant nursery, where every visit is an adventure!

Off to the Nursery transforms a routine trip to the garden center into a vibrant exploration of the plant world. Through bold illustrations featuring a neon color palette, readers discover the magic of selecting new plants, learning about different growing needs, and understanding the joy of nurturing living things.

Award-winning author-illustrator Alice Oehr's distinctive style brings the bustling world of the plant nursery to life with geometric patterns and contemporary flair, creating scenes that capture the excitement of choosing the perfect pot, the satisfaction of getting hands dirty with potting mix, and the wonder of watching new growth unfold.

Perfect for:

• Educators introducing environmental responsibility, basic botany and plant care concepts
• Libraries seeking engaging STEAM picture books with contemporary appeal
• Families nurturing an early interest in gardening and nature
• School garden programs looking for accessible teaching resources

Off to the Nursery plants the seeds of curiosity, discovery, and caring for our natural world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781957363967
Publisher:	Scribe Publications Pty Ltd
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Series:	Off to , #2
Pages:	30
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Alice Oehr is a multi-award-winning artist from Melbourne. Her distinct colorful style incorporates her love of food, pattern, collage, and drawing. Many of her ideas have made their way onto textiles, homewares, magazines, and books.

Editorial Reviews

A child speaker and their mother enthusiastically acquire plants for a garden in Oehr’s vibrantly rendered picture book, second in the “Off to” series…playful and informative…a bountiful work that will help to make choosing plants feel within reach.

Publisher's Weekly

With bright illustrations, this story of a child and mother visiting a nursery is a great way to inspire young readers and families about gardening season! Throughout the story, you'll learn all about what kinds of plants you can choose from and what you might want to grow in their own garden!

Titcomb’s Bookshop

Alice Oehr transforms a routine trip to the garden center into a vibrant exploration of the plant world…[Off to the Nursery] plants the seeds of curiosity, discovery, and caring for our natural world.

Midwest Book Review

This engaging and brightly coloured tour through a plant nursery is a perfect introduction to gardening for children aged 5+ and is a vibrant celebration of gardens and those who nurture them.”
—Karys McEwen, Books+Publishing

From the Publisher