Marky looks forward to summer and helping his neighbor Mr. Tempkin tend the garden. When their plan to keep squirrels from the birdfeeder goes amusingly wrong, Marky learns how a small mishap can deepen a friendship.

Warm, concise text and playful scenes focus on neighborliness, problem-solving, and outdoor curiosity—perfect for read-aloud moments and early conversations about empathy and cooperation.

• Age range: ages 3–7
• 32 pages, Hardcover; Lerner Publishing Group
• Themes: friendship, gardening, summer, animals

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