Book · 2026 · Gardening
The Gardener
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I'm just going to put in a vote for um slightly older age than the than say um good night moon but a slightly older age would would be the Seven Silly Eaters um and uh the gardener those are two books I love we'll put up links to it.
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The Gardener is a children's picture book written by Sarah Stewart and illustrated by David Small that tells the story of a young girl spreading joy through planting flowers during the Great Depression. On an episode of EconTalk titled Does Parenting Make You Life a Better Person? with Erik Hoel, host Russ Roberts shared his personal literary preferences for young readers. Roberts mentioned that he wanted to put in a vote for books targeted at a slightly older age group than traditional toddler bedtime stories like Goodnight Moon. Alongside another favorite title, The Seven Silly Eaters, Roberts explicitly recommended The Gardener, stating that these were two particular books that he genuinely loved. He also noted that the podcast would provide online links for listeners interested in finding the titles. Through this conversational endorsement, Roberts highlighted the enduring emotional appeal and charming storytelling of children's literature that resonates with both young readers and the parents who share these stories with them.
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Russ Roberts I'm just going to put in a vote for um slightly older age than the than say um good night moon but a slight… 1
“I'm just going to put in a vote for um slightly older age than the than say um good night moon but a slightly older age would would be the Seven Silly Eaters um and uh the gardener those are two books I love we'll put up links to it”
