Read for the Record: See Marcus Grow
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® is the world’s largest shared reading experience, uniting millions to read the same book on the same day and raise awareness of early literacy.
Marcus Bridgewater, also known as the social media sensation Garden Marcus, shows kids the lessons he learned in his grandma’s garden when he was growing up.
See Marcus Grow is a vibrant picture book that introduces young readers to the wonders of gardening while exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, nurturing and growth. In this story, the young character named Marcus learns from his grandmother in her garden. The book beautifully illustrates the parallel between plant care and human development, sharing the wisdom that both children and seedlings need “water and air and sunshine. And space to grow.”
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- Date:
- Thursday, February 26, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am Eastern Time
- Location:
- Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B
- Library:
- Claymont Public Library
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Story Time