About the Book
The second book in the Tales with Strong Roots series. 
When a curious child explores Grandma's garden, ordinary vegetables become part of an extraordinary adventure.

The Secret of Grandma's Garden 
is a story about patience, curiosity, caring for living things, and discovering that every seed has its own story.

What Children Will Discover 
✓ Where food comes from 
✓ How plants grow 
✓ The value of patience 
✓ Respect for nature 
✓ Healthy eating habits 
✓ The joy of helping others

Part of the Tales with Strong Roots Series

Previous Book  - The Tale of Strong Roots 
Current Book  - The Secret of Grandma's Garden

More Stories Coming Soon
Perfect for:  

Families 
who enjoy gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities.

Educators
teaching nature, plants, and food origins. 

Curious Young Explorers  
who love discovering how the world works.

Why This Story Matters
Children often see food on a plate but rarely think about where it begins. 
This story helps young readers connect with nature, understand the value of patience, and appreciate the people who grow and prepare food. 


Maple Magic Science Page 
Every Tales with Strong Roots book includes a special Maple Magic page with simple science facts and activities. 
In this book children can discover: 
🌱 How seeds sprout 
🥕 How vegetables grow 
☀️ What plants need to thrive 
📝 Fun gardening activities to try at home 

INSIDE THE GARDEN

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Valenty​na Miliohlova

A proud Baba — a Ukrainian grandmother ​— who grew up in a village, listening to her own Baba’s stories filled with kindness, wisdom, and deep family roots.
After moving to Canada with her family, she felt how important it was to keep those memories and traditions alive.

 Tales with Strong Roots is her way of passing them on — to her granddaughters, and to children everywhere.

ABOUT THE ​ILLUSTRATOR

Rebeckah Gerstner

Rebeckah is deeply invested in sharing family stories and learning from other cultures. For her, art is all about meaningful connection and finding joy in those connections!
She grew up homeschooled on a farm, loves gardening, and has a special connection to Ukraine through her grandparents, who shared stories and sent handmade gifts each Christmas while they lived there — making this project especially meaningful.

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Coming Soon in 2026!

The Secret of Grandma's Garden is currently in development and will be released as part of the Tales with Strong Roots series. Join us as we continue sharing stories inspired by family, nature, and the wisdom passed from one generation to the next.

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