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Through the Garden Gate

Sharon Rose (2026-04-07)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

A classic story for the modern era, Through the Garden Gate is a beautifully illustrated picture book that takes readers on a journey from the mundane to the magical, exploring the wonders of the garden through a child’s imagination. Miles is bored one summer’s day—until a visit to a neighbor leads to a surprising discovery: a mysterious garden gate—and the adventure of a lifetime. What begins as an ordinary afternoon transforms into a magical journey filled with fairies, curious critters, and the most enchanting plants. Every plant Miles encounters is based on real-life flora, carefully and accurately illustrated by Erin Brown. Readers can learn more about them in the back of the book, too! Written by debut author and renowned garden designer Sharon Rose, Through the Garden Gate will take root in your imagination, delighting young readers and reminding us all of the magic that lives in the garden.

Is Through the Garden Gate appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

An age-appropriate magical adventure celebrating nature and imagination. Educational back matter teaches children about real plants featured in the story.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Miles through a magical garden filled with fairies and enchanted plants.

Tags

Illustrated FictionEducational FantasyNature Fiction