• Backyard Stew
  • Backyard Stew
  • Backyard Stew
  • Backyard Stew
  • Backyard Stew
  • Backyard Stew
  • Backyard Stew

Backyard Stew

From the award-winning author of TRUNK GOES THUNK! A WOODLAND TALE OF OPPOSITES comes another exploration of the wonder and fun that can be found just outside your back door.

It can happen anywhere…before you know it, you are BORED! But being bored is the BEST place to start in this fun, interactive adventure that encourages kids to explore the natural world and find ingredients for their very own Backyard Stew. As they tap the tops of wild strawberries, wiggle wild onions out of the ground, and rub every dandelion, young readers will delight in making this tried and true “recipe” over and over again. Especially when they discover the secret ingredient!

The vibrant, watercolor illustrations capture rich, natural details and the interactive concept will delight fans of 
Press Here and Tap the Magic Tree. Perfect for elementary classrooms, early-grade science teachers, interactive story times, and fun read-alouds at home.

September 15, 2026

Key Concepts

Imagination & play, Nature & environment, STEAM

Additional Details

  • 11" x 9"
  • 32 pages
  • Ages 4 to 8
  • Trade ISBN 9781957655710
  • Available in eBook formats

  • Reader Reviews

    • ★★★★★

      [T]he creators make a blithe example of imaginative play that’s certain to stir up readers’ own originality.


      Publishers Weekly

    • ★★★★★

      A friendly, fun read-aloud for small, silly children and caregivers seeking to inspire a creative spark.


      Kirkus

    • ★★★★★

      A great inspiration for treating the school vacation blues or starting a unit about exploring nature. A good addition to any collection.


      Virginia Pine, School Library Journal

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