Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust
Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.
With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!
Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish
Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust
Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.
With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!
Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish
Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust
Kate Petty (Author)
Kate Petty was an outstanding editor and author of children's
books, who tragically died of cancer in 2007. Kate was the author
of both fiction for children and a number of novelty and pop-up
books, including the ground breaking The Great Grammar Book,
illustrated by Jennie Maizels, the first in an innovative
non-fiction series which was translated into 12 languages.
Kate had an extraordinary ability both to create characters and to
present facts and complicated principles to children in a way that
continues to be accessible and fun. Alongside her own writing she
commissioned fiction and non-fiction titles for the Eden
Project.
Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
Axel is best known for his partnership with Julia Donaldson, on
books including Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo. For Nosy Crow,
Axel has illustrated a number of other highly successful titles,
including the Pip and Posy series, The Grunts and the bestselling
Flip Flap series. Axel lives in London with his partner and young
daughter.
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