Meet the Mother of Trees (Mama Miti). This wise woman knew the power of peace with nature. She grew up loving and respecting trees. When women from all over Kenya brought their problems to her -- she reminded them of their own strength (in their hands and arms) -- and encouraged them to plant trees.

A community comes together to clean up an abandoned lot. They build raised beds, fill them with composted dirt, tuck in some seeds and shower them with water. The new flowers help the once hungry bees return. Then kale, collards, kittley and carrot start to grow. We love the way the city is depicted in this book and it reminds us of fun times in our own community garden. If you haven't volunteered in a garden, try it -- just once - you'll have a blast and the produce tastes amazing! The book ends with the importance of honey bees and how to make your lot bee-friendly.

Miguel looks for sunflowers for his community garden party.

This adorable book has little ones imitate nature, like buzzing like a bee and standing tall like a tree. It's also baby proof (lightweight, waterproof, chew proof, rip proof).

A gardening book you can sing to the tune of "Mommy Finger."

Wangari understands the importance of trees, and chooses to replace the ones that have been cut down. She starts a tree nursery and convinces others to join her. Favorite quote, "one tree at a time."

A young girl from Kenya grows up surrounded by green trees. She leaves home to study in America -- and when she returns many of the trees are gone.