Cindi Hughes is a farmer, educator, and storyteller with a deep love for nature, gardening, and children. A lifelong learner, she finds peace, purpose, and inspiration outdoors—especially in the garden, where her passion for teaching and growing naturally intertwine.
In her children's books, she uses a subtle, soulful touch to invite rea
Cindi Hughes is a farmer, educator, and storyteller with a deep love for nature, gardening, and children. A lifelong learner, she finds peace, purpose, and inspiration outdoors—especially in the garden, where her passion for teaching and growing naturally intertwine.
In her children's books, she uses a subtle, soulful touch to invite readers to trust in the power of small things, to find beauty in simplicity, and to honor the slow, sacred rhythm of growth—both in the garden and in life. Her hope is that readers will see a part of themselves in the soil, the seasons, and the story.
This book series is my effort to help reclaim that language of the land - to help us rediscover the deep connection we share with the soil, to honor the rhythm of the seasons, and to embrace the gentle lessons that come from growing our own food. Most of all, this book is a call to reimagine childhood—not as time spent indoors and disconn
This book series is my effort to help reclaim that language of the land - to help us rediscover the deep connection we share with the soil, to honor the rhythm of the seasons, and to embrace the gentle lessons that come from growing our own food. Most of all, this book is a call to reimagine childhood—not as time spent indoors and disconnected, but as a season of wonder, where children grow up with muddy hands, curious minds, and a lifelong bond with nature.
These books invite readers of all ages to slow down, look closely, and care deeply. They are a celebration of community, stewardship, and the small, meaningful acts—like planting a seed—that can grow into something beautiful and lasting.
This lyrical picture book brings the garden to life with vivid, sensory-rich imagery that invites young readers to see, smell, and feel the magic of growing things. With gentle guidance and educational value, it carries readers through the seasonal cycle of composting, planting, growing, harvesting, and sharing—highlighting the wonders
This lyrical picture book brings the garden to life with vivid, sensory-rich imagery that invites young readers to see, smell, and feel the magic of growing things. With gentle guidance and educational value, it carries readers through the seasonal cycle of composting, planting, growing, harvesting, and sharing—highlighting the wonders of sustainability, teamwork, and nature’s quiet lessons.
Poppy Plants Peas captures the magic of growth—not just for plants, but for people, too. In this story, the garden blossoms alongside the characters.
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