Floris Books

A Year in Our New Garden

Name: A Year in Our New Garden
Brand: Floris Books
SKU: 9781782507093
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Anna and Benjamin learn how to grow their new garden in this delightful seasonal story. Includes gardening facts and tips plus detailed botanical illustrations. An USSBY Outstanding International Book by Gerda Muller, creator of the Seasons board books.

Anna and Benjamin's family have just moved to a new house and can't wait to turn their messy grass into a beautiful garden, but first they must plan, plant and learn how to care for it. With the help of their neighbour Louis, the children grow beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables and discover the amazing wildlife living in their new garden.

As the seasons change, Anna and Benjamin learn about all the wonderful things you can do in a garden: planting, harvesting, playing, enjoying picnics and spotting insects.

Alongside the charming story, A Year in Our New Garden also gives real gardening tips accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations. This delightful and lively book will inspire children to get outdoors, be active and learn how nature changes around them through the year.

Size: 306 x 232 mm
Publisher: Floris Books
Illustrations: colour illustrations
Age Range: From 4 to 7 years
Extent: 36 pages

Reviews

'The perfect companion for children who love to discover nature year around. I can't imagine a child who wouldn't be ready for gardening after reading this delightful story!'
--The Reading Castle

'A really beautiful book.'
--Juno

'The bright pages of gardening specifics and kid-oriented details on planting a garden shouldn't be missed.'
--Midwest Book Review

'Gerda Muller’s enchanting illustrations, filled with details, will keep little readers engaged.'
-- San Francisco Book Review

Author

Gerda Muller was born in 1926 in Naarden, Holland. She attended the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and Ecole Estienne of Paris. She has illustrated over 120 books for children and her books have been translated into many languages. She is the illustrator of the Seasons board books, How Does My Garden Grow?, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, A Year Around the Great Oak, and Where Do They Go When It Rains? (all Floris Books).

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