Love Grows Here by Dean Menso
Love Grows Here is a gentle, heartwarming picture book about the quiet ways love takes root, grows with care, and blossoms over time.
Through the simple act of planting and tending a tomato seed, a father and daughter share moments that become lessons for life: patience in the waiting, courage in the weeding, and joy in the harvest. As the garden grows, so does their bond, revealing how everyday time spent together shapes a child’s understanding of love.
Inspired by real moments in the garden and the love passed down through generations, Love Grows Here reminds readers that the care we pour into small things-plants, people, and shared moments-has a lasting impact.
Perfect for read-alouds and quiet reflection, this story invites children and caregivers alike to slow down, notice the beauty in ordinary moments, and remember that where love is tended, it lasts.

