Children’s / Teenage general interest: Gardening
Abrams Ada Twist Scientist The Why Files 2 All About
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£8.99
Capstone Press Tools for the Garden Gardens
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£18.49
Hachette Children's Books Cool Stuff to Grow
Book SynopsisGrowing your own stuff is hot right now! Don't be one of the crowd, stand out with your own green-fingered projects instead!
£15.74
Union Square & Co. When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree
Book SynopsisWhat do you do when Grandma gives you a lemon tree? Try caring for the tree, and you might be surprised at what new things, and new ideas, bloomTrade Review"Gardening tips abound in this delightful guide to caring for a lemon tree. The unnamed protagonist has a carefully drawn-out list of acceptable electronics she wants for her birthday. But Grandma instead brings...gasp...a lemon tree. The second-person text covers appropriate and inappropriate reactions and then advises readers to accept the potted present politely and wait for Grandma to leave or take a nap. Then you definitely shouldn't: drop it from a bridge, send it aloft with balloons, or 'play ding dong ditch' with it (all illustrated with wry understatement). Instead, the narrator offers some incredibly important do's: put the fruit tree 'in a sunny spot' (the grassy verge between sidewalk and street), don't overwater it, and 'battle against intruders' who seem to come from all directions. After nearly a year of caring for her reluctantly received sapling, the protagonist joyously picks her lush lemons, and Grandma even returns to help make some fresh lemonade, the sale of which leads to more plants for her burgeoning garden. Rocha's colors and characters leap right off the page, encouraging readers to get out into the world and create life, beauty, and some great-tasting lemonade (recipe included). The community is diverse and urban, with no lack of personality and detail. The protagonist and Grandma are both black, she with black pigtail puffs and Grandma with a white poof of hair. Charms from cover to cover." --Kirkus (Starred review)
£11.69
Lerner Publishing Group Tooth by Tooth
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£27.12
Lerner Publishing Group Pre and Re Mis and Dis
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£8.21
Capstone Global Library Ltd Watch the Bean Grow
Book SynopsisSee the seed? It is a bean. Watch it grow.
£6.19
Usborne Publishing Ltd Can we really help the bees
Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
£9.49
Capstone Press Enchanted Gardening Growing Miniature Gardens
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£22.99
Capstone Press Indoor Gardening
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£22.99
Graphic Arts Books Sylvia Finds a Way
Book SynopsisThe story of how one small creature can have a powerful effect for her and her friends using the power of restraint, kindness, and respect.2023 Nominee, Patricia Gallagher Children’s Choice Award"Could there be a more Oregon picture book than one starring a slug who does yoga? Oregon author Stephanie Shaw's quirky protagonist stars in a story in which her sly sweetness carries the day when her animal friends' speed, strength and size all fail against a protective gardener. Mixed-media illustrations by Fiona Lee enhance Sylvia's elegant solution."—The Oregonian"Shaw's evocative descriptions of the flora and fauna will engage young readers and the author's note gives factual information about slugs and their value to the garden's ecosystem. Lee's mixed-media illustrations have a sophisticated palette with an aesthetic that grown-up fans of Anna Rifle Bond will appreciate. The balance between boisterous action and meditative zen makes this title a standout among yoga picture books. A fun, frolicking tale, and welcome addition to picture book collections, that sneaks in an etiquette lesson without feeling overly didactic."—School Library Journal"Confident in her own brand of quiet strength, Sylvia's way teaches kids that there are different kinds of strength. And that often, the best way to solve a problem is not with physical strength, but with patience and words. Stephanie Shaw and Fiona Lee's depiction of this unlikely hero is sure to find fans among yoga and garden enthusiasts. Lee's expressive art is a perfect complement to Shaw's simple and satisfying story. The earthy color palette allows Sylvia's 'slime' trail of silvery, shiny gloss to take center stage, keeping even the youngest readers entranced. Throw in some fun yoga poses, and this book makes a delightful, interactive read-aloud."—Good Reads with Ronna"This cute story is brought to life by adorable pictures (the people and animals are very expressive) and even the shiny slime trail Sylvia leaves behind."—Youth Services ReviewSylvia is as small as your pinky finger and as slow as a. . . slug! She can't run or jump or fly like her animal friends. They hatch a plot to sneak into the bountiful garden.But Sylvia has her own way of doing things—one that will make all the difference.Trade ReviewLet's Talk Picture Books Crush of the Week!"A fine story evolves that celebrates slower, more mindful paths in life by making more constructive choices. A surprise conclusion to the story gives young picture book readers a lovely experience, enhanced by Fiona Lee's evocative drawings."—Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch"A fine story evolves that celebrates slower, more mindful paths in life by making more constructive choices. A surprise conclusion to the story gives young picture book readers a lovely experience, enhanced by Fiona Lee's evocative drawings."—Donovan's Literary Services"A slug saves the day for some hungry friends. . . Yoga fans may get a kick out of a slug mastering a locust pose."—Kirkus Reviews
£12.34
Kids Can Press The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger
Book SynopsisAn inspiring message of hope and sustainable self-sufficiency, based on a true story.
£10.44
Hachette Children's Group Maker Models Biosphere and Minigarden
Book SynopsisCraft meets STEAM in these lively books
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group Maker Models: Biosphere and Mini-garden
Book SynopsisCraft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!Get ready to build your very own biosphere or mini-garden! From fountains to greenhouses grounds and grass art, the step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model biosphere needs. Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set and all the elements that constitute them.For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.Table of Contents 1: Grow a garden! 1: Garden base 1: Grass art 1: Bean tree 1: Wildflower corner 1: Geodesic dome greenhouse 1: Greenhouse garden 1: Fountain 1: Summer house 1: Finishing touches 1: And here is your finished garden! 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index
£8.99
Pan Macmillan Busy Grow
Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to make things bloom in Busy Grow! Sprinkle seeds into the soil, water the plants and watch the beautiful flowers turn into fruit and vegetables as you discover how things grow.Green-fingered toddlers will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Diana Bedoya, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Little ones can enjoy more outdoor adventures in this tactile series with Busy Garden, Busy Park and Busy Beach.Trade ReviewThe latest in a winning series, in which a system of push and pull tabs reveals the mysteries of the allotment -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *
£6.99
Sourcebooks, Inc Jo MacDonald Had a Garden
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£7.99
Cool Springs Press Square Foot Gardening with Kids Learn Together
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£19.02
Princeton Architectural Press In the Garden
Book SynopsisMarvelous wonders await in this extraordinary garden book. From season to season, children follow the life of a garden as each page reveals new treasures hiding under lift-up flaps. Peek inside the curious tulip bulb and discover the peas inside a peapod. Watch a ladybug help with pesky aphids and search for ripe strawberries under the leaves. Rich in detail, Emma Giuliani's bright, immersive illustrations and flaps in fantastic shapes, sizes, and colors carry the reader into the enchanted world of gardening. Discovering different facets of the garden—fauna, flora, and the work necessary to help it grow and thrive—will delight gardeners of all ages.
£17.59
North Star Editions Activities We Do: We Make a Garden
Book SynopsisThis book offers a simple overview of how children can make a garden. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
£21.59
North Star Editions Activities We Do: We Make a Garden
Book SynopsisThis book offers a simple overview of how children can make a garden. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
£8.54
North Star Editions Life Skills: Planting a Seedling
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£22.49
North Star Editions Life Skills: Planting a Seedling
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£8.99
North Star Editions Ana and Andrew: Planting Peanuts
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£9.89
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited The NoDig Childrens Gardening Book
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£15.26
Andersen Press Ltd Two Can Play
Book SynopsisCat likes to work in the garden digging, planting seeds and growing vegetables. Puss doesn’t appear to see the point in gardening, she likes to be in the house sitting around drinking tea. But Puss really likes to eat delicious food, so when Cat makes a feast with her harvest, Puss wants to share… A wry tale of hard work and reward from rising star Margaret Sturton. Margaret's debut picture book A Fox Called Herbert has been longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021 and the Jhalak Prize 2021.Trade Review"A cheeky little lesson in a fine feline fable" * Kirkus *"Margaret Sturton breathes new life into a classic story" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids - Pick of the Month August 2021 *"A charming, funny portrayal of a feline sibling relationship... full of humour" * BookTrust *
£6.99
Button Books Plant, Sow, Make and Grow
Book SynopsisGet little gardeners growing and learning with this beautifully illustrated book, packed with information and crafty stuff to do. Help them to discover that gardening can be simple and uncomplicated with very little equipment and prior knowledge needed. It often is as simple as having some seeds, a patch of soil or a container and having a go. As well as gaining a new hobby, there will be extra motivation to eat up the veggies after growing and picking them and the simple pleasure of spending time together outside. With sections based on the cycle of the seasons, the pages are packed with ideas of what to grow, how to sow seeds and useful harvesting information. Also included are tips about what wildlife you may see, raiding your recycling box to make some useful gardening accessories and other decorative craft activities.
£11.04
Templar Publishing Tell Me About: Plants
Book SynopsisMaking big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore plants. Did you know that plants make their food from sunshine? But that some plants eat bugs? And some plants have been around since before the time of the dinosaurs? Plants are pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why... So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about plants. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.
£8.99
Authentic Media Make it Grow!: Garden projects, prayers and fun
Book SynopsisDid you know that looking after a garden can help the bees, contribute to a healthy climate and provide a welcome for all sorts of wildlife? Richard Littledale helps children find out how in these 10 fun and accessible garden projects. As children work on each project they'll learn about our God who makes things grow. Each of the projects comes with a complete list of all the things you'll need, a full set of instructions, a small reflection, and a prayer … peppered with lots of fun facts to discover along the way! Make It Grow! encourages families to pull on your wellies, try these gardening projects and see how you can make a difference to the big wide world around us! Make It Grow!: • Provides projects that adults and children will love working together on, helping them understand how to care for the earth and love our Creator God • Includes engaging line drawings throughout • Has themes of stewardship and caring for the planet • Enables kids to make practical changes to combat climate change • Encourages children to understand God’s wonderful creation Make It Grow! is the ideal resource for Sunday Schools, churches or faith school settings, for children age 6 and over.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Blossom
Book SynopsisAcclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. Blossom has grown up surrounded by the beautiful plants and flowers from her family’s market stall. The stall was started by her grandparents, Tutu and Pops, and passed on to Blossom’s parents after their death. It’s a magical place where customers come to find flowers for all occasions: from celebrating love to offering comfort in times of sorrow. But now the stall is at risk, with tension rising as Blossom’s parents argue about the future. Can Blossom call on the lessons she learned from Tutu and find a way to cope with the dramatic changes that are happening around her. Can she save the flower stall? Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.Trade Review"A heartfelt family story" – The Bookseller "This is a story rich with layers relating to the impact of change, but more importantly, it is all about how memories of happy family times can help with on-going anxieties … another triumph for the wonderful Barrington Stoke Publishing team" – The Letterpress Project "A beautiful and heartfelt story … Laura has such a way of bringing heart-warming stories to the reader. Her talent for capturing the heart and realistic lives throughout her lyrical words and accessible style is just stunning … There needs to be more Blossoms in the world" – Emma Suffield, librarian "A beautiful, empathy-building story that helps readers understand the fear of parents fighting and the sadness of the loss of a grandparent … Blossom carries the wonderful message that it’s a blessing when we break into pieces – it gives us a chance to rebuild" – Scope for Imagination, blog
£8.20
Little Tiger Press Group One Little Seed
Book SynopsisFrom one little seed, a beautiful flower can grow . . . This fact-packed lift-the-flap book encourages young children to head out into nature and EXPLORE! Little ones will love learning how different flowers grow, where to find them, and even how to plant a seed of their very own. Packed with simple facts, activities and prompts, this is the perfect book to inspire a love of nature in your child. One Little Seed is part of an engaging non-fiction series with a call to action at its core: for curious children to get out into nature. Each title empowers little ones to interact with the world around them, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are. Also available: One Little Bug and One Little Egg
£8.99
BookLife Publishing Leaves
Book SynopsisThrough the accessible language and innovative design utilised in this series, readers of all abilities will be able to learn about the most interesting and important parts of plants.
£8.54
BookLife Publishing Flowers
Book SynopsisThrough the accessible language and innovative design utilised in this series, readers of all abilities will be able to learn about the most interesting and important parts of plants.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd My First Words Garden
Book SynopsisBright, simple illustrations encourage babies to explore different garden scenes and learn new words. They will discover what is growing in the vegetable patch, play on outdoor toys, help water a garden and find out which animals live around trees and ponds.
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Very First Questions and Answers: What is mud?
Book SynopsisMud is so much more than squelchy brown stuff. It's why our food grows, why our forests stand tall, why our water and air are less dirty and why billions of living things have somewhere to live. This engaging new title encourages young readers and their grown-ups to delight in mud, to value it in a new way and to help protect the planet's soil for the future.
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd The Pet Potato
Book SynopsisAlbert is so desperate to get a pet, he'll take anything - a cat, a dog, giraffe... he's not fussy, so he's super excited when Dad finally brings a pet home. There's just one problem: it's a potato. Potatoes can't do anything a proper pet does... can they?! Branford Boase Award shortlisted Josh Lacey and World Illustration Award shortlisted Momoko Abe bring warmth and humour in perfect measure to this story, perfect for any child who's desperate for a pet!Trade Review"Abe’s vivid illustrations convey Albert’s (and his potato’s) emotions with subtlety and perception. A lovable choice for reading aloud" -- Carolyn Phelan * Booklist! *"Full of deadpan humour" * LoveReading4Kids *
£12.99
Andersen Press Ltd The Pet Potato
Book SynopsisAlbert is so desperate to get a pet, he'll take anything - a cat, a dog, giraffe... he's not fussy, so he's super excited when Dad finally brings a pet home. There's just one problem: it's a potato. Potatoes can't do anything a proper pet does... can they?! Branford Boase Award shortlisted Josh Lacey and World Illustration Award shortlisted Momoko Abe bring warmth and humour in perfect measure to this story, perfect for any child who's desperate for a pet!Trade Review"Abe’s vivid illustrations convey Albert’s (and his potato’s) emotions with subtlety and perception. A lovable choice for reading aloud" -- Carolyn Phelan * Booklist! *"Full of deadpan humour" * LoveReading4Kids *
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust: Tilly Plants a Tree
Book SynopsisDiscover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustTilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree. Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden and Tilly Plants a TreeEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!
£7.59
Alma Books Ltd The Secret Garden
Book SynopsisAfter her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby. A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.Trade ReviewIt is only the exceptional author who can write a book about children with sufficient skill, charm, simplicity, and significance to make it acceptable to both young and old. Mrs Burnett is one of the few thus gifted. * The New York Times * The Secret Garden should be on every child's bookshelf. * The Times *
£7.59
b small publishing limited Grow Organic, Eat Organic
Book SynopsisWhat does organic mean? How do you make an organic garden? Why are worms and ladybirds so important? Discover the answers to these questions as well as lots of other useful advice in this lovely first book for budding organic gardeners and cooks. It’s always exciting to cultivate your own plants, whether in pots, window-boxes or in the garden - and everyone loves to eat fresh, home-grown produce. This colourful book is packed with useful information and offers a clear, practical, step-by-step approach to sowing, cooking and eating in harmony with the natural world.
£5.09
Brambleby Books Discovering British Wild Flowers
Book SynopsisThis excellent plant guide for children aged 7+ describes over 100 common British wild flowers. The book information is compatible with the guidelines of the primary school curricula in the UK, with extra chapters on parts of a plant and a flower, pollination, fertilisation, seed dispersal and plant families. The plants are arranged primarily by habitat, basically woods with hedgerows to seaside, gardens, parks and countryside, and the description of each species is divided into three sections: general information, flower/fruit and leaves/stem. In addition, the plants are arranged by colour in the Flower Colour Index, providing an extra tool to assist identification. The layout is colourful and engaging, using snappy symbols for height, type of pollination, Caution! sign, and the main flowering season to aid identification even further. The book is pocket sized to easily take it out and about, such as walks, school trips and holiday.Trade ReviewMany of us passionately believe that there is an urgent need to encourage future generations of botanists. This new book is designed to do just that. Its target audience are primary school children between the ages of 6 and 12. But it could also be a helpful introductory flora for adults dipping their toes into the sometimes chilly waters of plant identification. - John Warren, BSBI; Overall Impression: Really good, easy to read, covers the main sorts of wild flower you would usually see and be able to identify. - Dr Peter Llewellyn; The book is looking fantastic. Although primarily for children, it could very much reach a wider audience of parents, interested adults, and primary school teachers. I would say it would be a lovely 'family book', for use at home and when out and about. The photos in the book are superb and give a real feeling what the flower or leaf actually looks like (close ups fantastic). I very much like the information about the leaf shapes...so often that is the way to identify flowers especially from a botanical point of view. I think teachers, from all over the UK, particularly, will find the book useful. The information is presented in a slightly more informal way so is pleasant to read but informative...good tone! The flower reproduction is also particularly well explained! As a teacher, I used drama, diagrams and a little buzzy bee to demonstrate this but actually it is quite hard for children (and a lot of adults) to totally understand! Looking at your book for the first time would make me or indeed anyone with a bit of interest be straight out there looking for wild flowers!! - Margaret Alston, Primary School TeacherTable of ContentsContents Introduction 6 Symbols 6 Parts of a Plant 7 Parts of a Flower 8 Pollination and Fertilisation 9 Seed Dispersal 10 Leaf Shapes 11 Flower Families 14 Scientific Names 17 Woodlands 19 Heaths and Moors 37 Walls 49 Dunes and Seashores 57 Marshes, Lakes and Rivers 65 Gardens and Parks 77 Hedgerows and Roadsides 87 Fields 123 Meadows and Grasslands 135 General and Plant Index 151 Flower Colour Index 154 Useful Websites 159
£8.54
Little Island In the Garden
Book SynopsisCome and see our vegetable garden! See how we work through the seasons to make the plants and flowers grow. We sow seeds in spring, eat berries in summer and pick the apples in the autumn. Gorgeous colour illustrations show, month by month, how the vegetable garden grows.Trade Review"There’s something very hopeful about this story and little ones will want to pour over these gorgeous illustrations for hours spotting all of the tiny details. An eye-catching book perfect for getting young children inspired to explore the beauty of the outdoors." -- Daiden O'Regan * Children's Books Ireland *"...this book is all about the illustrations and what a joy they are!...each spread is a treat for the eye...A book about nature, growth and new beginnings that fills you with hope." -- Sarah Webb * The Irish Independent *"Noelle Smit’s gorgeous picturebook ... will help you chart the seasons changing. Smit’s highly detailed, boldly coloured drawings have an immediate impact." -- Sara Keating * The Irish Times *"...an alluring riot of colour and charm." * Totally Dublin *
£11.69
Magic Cat Publishing Grow: A first guide to plants and how to grow
Book Synopsis"This guide to plants and how to grow them is a thing of beauty" ― i News "An exceptionally good-looking volume" ― The Bookseller Grow BEAUTY. Grow COMPANIONSHIP. Grow FLAVOUR. Grow PLANTS! Discover 15 plants and fungi with heroic powers, then learn how to grow them. Meet their surprising relatives (the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting histories (lettuce was the first vegetable to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each one, whether you have a big backyard garden or a sunny windowsill. Written by horticulturalist Riz Reyes and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to growing plants for families everywhere.Trade Review"This guide to plants and how to grow them is a thing of beauty" ― i News "An exceptionally good-looking volume" ― The Bookseller
£14.44
Magic Cat Publishing Feel Good Gardening: A Mindful Guide for Every
Book SynopsisGetting your hands into soil can make you think more clearly and feel happier. Enjoy simple, mindful activities and everyday moments, from sowing your veg patch in April to picking tomatoes in August and harvesting pumpkins in October. With easy-to-follow instructions for every month, this book will inspire children to get outside all year round.
£11.69
Welbeck Publishing Group Illustrated Botany: The Virtual Plant Museum
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£19.00
Exisle Publishing Harriet's Hungry Worms
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£10.44
Albatros nakladatelstvi as Learning about the Garden with Sleeping Beauty
Book SynopsisRoses were very dangerous for Sleeping Beauty—that everybody knows. But do you know other flower beauties from her garden as well? This combination of encyclopedia and fairy tale will help you! Far, far away after crossing nine mountains and nine rivers lived a charming princess Sleeping Beauty and her great passion was gardening and taking great care of all plants that surrounded her palace. The princess was cursed when she pricked her finger on a thorn one day. She fell fast asleep, and the entire garden became shrouded in brier roses, hawthorn, and weeds. How will the charming princess save her garden? Discover the princess’s story, and find out about the wonderful world of gardening with this richly illustrated book with seven gatefolds on each spread.Trade Review"It was really fun how the fairy tale was interwoven with the nonfiction parts of the book. I appreciated all the facts along with the illustrations and use of background color that make this fun to explore. For children who live around gardens in their yards and around town, they will enjoy learning more about the different kinds of plants. The book also gives some context around key words, such as what makes a herb different from a spice. This could definitely spark an interest in learning more about gardens and plants - as well as starting your own. An intriguing book to learn about gardens, LEARNING ABOUT THE GARDEN WITH SLEEPING BEAUTY is a delightful combination of fairy tale and facts. This is a great pick for elementary school aged children who enjoy the story of Sleeping Beauty and learning more about the world around them." ― YA Books Central"While this book was beautifully illustrated, and the approach is interesting and unique the writing became too compex at times. I enjoyed weaving gardening in with a fairytale, and I would like to see the other books in this series. If it is meant for older juveniles, it would be a good start to learning about gardening." ― Jordan Gray, Librarian"In this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, the princess spends her childhood tending the palace gardens and learning about all the plants and flowers there. But when the evil witch introduces a thorny plant into the garden, the princess pricks her finger and falls into an enchanted slumber." —Luminous Libros "This new release is a creative new format twist for nonfiction meets fiction books. The story is a light retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a heavy focus on her garden. The fun twist is that every page spread opens up to a large, nonfiction page that features the types of plants that were mentioned in the story and shares some interesting facts about them. (You can see what I am trying to describe with this format in my Instagram Stories. Just tap on my profile picture). Definitely an innovative and fun one!" —Book Nerd Mommy IGTable of ContentsSleeping Beauty - Garden trees - Shrubs - Ornamental flowers - Vegetables - Herbs - Thorns and prickels - Weeds in garden
£11.39
Albatros nakladatelstvi as How Not to Kill Your Plant
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guidebook for kids on proper houseplant care, featuring bold illustrations and engaging infographics. Houseplants can add a touch of green to any living space, and caring for them can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. For kids interested in learning more about plant care, this comprehensive guidebook covers all the basics and more, teaching kids all about the different types of houseplants, their growth habits, and the best practices to care for them. Divided into three sections, How Not to Kill Your Plant provides all the information kids need to ensure their houseplants thrive: The Basics of Care: Learn about the essential elements of plant care, including watering, lighting, and soil. Encyclopedia of houseplants: Identify and learn about common houseplants, including their ideal growing conditions and common issues to look out for. Cultivation practice: Discover tips and tricks for repotting, propagation, and other plant care techniques. Highlights include: A glossary of basic plant terminology (e.g., substrate, fertilizer, humidity, etc.) Step-by-step instructions for taking care of houseplants Advice on choosing the right plant Various problems you can expect to encounter – and ways to solve them Images accompany the text in a fun yet logical and orderly fashion, such as this numbered list for repotting: Water the plant well the day before repotting. This will make it easier to remove it from its pot. Remove the plant from its pot. As you carefully release the roots, remove old, excess soil from the plant. Remove old, rotting roots. Having selected a pot with a drainage hole and of appropriate size, wash this pot in soapy water. Put a drain (e.g., a layer of expanding clay balls or pebbles) in the bottom of the pot. (Plants watered in a tray do not need a drain.) Add a small layer of the new substrate. Place the plant in the new pot. Fill any remaining space in the pot with the new substrate. Tamp the soil down gently with your fingers, ensuring that the plant is well anchored. Don’t fill the pot with soil right to the top, but to 1 cm below it – you must leave space for watering. Water the plant well (unless it is a cactus or succulent – in which case wait 2 weeks before watering). Your plant has been potted. Hurray! Plant care instructions are likewise fun yet clear and actionable, such as this one for the Cactus: Fertilize max. 1x per month with special fertilizer for cacti. In spring or summer, transplant to a terracotta pot. Do not water for 2 weeks after repotting. Propagate by offsets. It needs an airy, permeable substrate, like one with sand. Filled with clear and concise advice, this book is much more than just a practical guide. It features fresh, modern illustrations that bring the information to life, as well as engaging infographics that make the information easy to understand and remember. How Not to Kill Your Plant is suitable for children aged 6–9 interested in growing houseplants. Geared toward kids who love plants and want to develop a lifelong hobby of plant care, this guidebook is ideal for any young ones looking to green up their home, as well as adult readers and flower shop patrons.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2023 December Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/december-2023/)"Still, this nonfiction title for kids should provide you with all the information that can help you out. And it really does. It lays down all the requirements, all the equipment, all the know-how." —Betsy Bird, School Library Journal"I highly recommend this for any kids with houseplants (and their adults)." —Book Riot Kids"How Not to Kill Your Plant is a wonderful resource for children interested in houseplants or gardening, even adults with less than a green thumb! The author included so much detail! From decisions needing to be made about what daylight and care we can provide the plants, how to chose the right plants for us, house plants throughout the seasons, and much, much more! The illustrations are delightful. They are brightly colored and detail the plants wonderfully." —Cherokee Crum, YA Books Central"Delightful advice for any age! Layout, info, and attractive graphics will appeal to visual learners on how not to kill your plant!" —Andrienne C., Azusa City Library "With beautiful modern illustrations and a simplistic approach to basic plant procurement and care, this is the perfect comprehensive guidebook to anyone looking to care for plants." —The Novel Neighbor, Bookseller"This book is a wonderfully detailed introduction to the basics of plant care. It uses straightforward, easy-to-understand language and detailed illustrations to inform the reader about everything from plant identification to watering guides to pest identification. A section details some of the most common and popular houseplants and their care guides, as well as general plant care information such as season care instructions. I think the book would be appropriate for children and adults interested in owning and maintaining plants. One detail I found to be especially helpful while reading was the use of numbered guides that referenced you to other pages for more reading information. All in all, I think this would be an excellent choice of book for anyone that owns or is interested in plants." —NetGalley-Librarian"This was a delightful read about caring for and celebrating houseplants. Although it is categorized as a children's book, I can see myself gifting this book to an adult (along with a new plant that is featured in the book). I thought this book had great information, and the illustrations were so charming. I learned a few things about caring for my houseplants, including that some are not pet-friendly!" —Margaret M., NetGalley-Reviewer"This is a fantastic plant book. I would not classify this as only a children's book, but just a how to book for anyone learning the basics of taking care of plants. This book is broken down into three main parts: The Basics of Care, Encyclopedia of houseplants, and Cultivation practice. The added tips and illustrations are a nice touch. Lots of us and children are visual learners and seeing an illustration of different pots or tools rather than just reading the name is beyond beneficial. I love this book and it is not only a must for my home library but a recommendation for many others." —Stephanie C., NetGalley-Reviewer"I mean I know this is intended for kids, but as someone who kills just about every plant possible and knows nothing about gardening or caring for plants this was helpful for me. I also have two tweens who are interested in growing their own little plant and this seems like a decent guide for them to begin learning. The illustrations make it very easy to understand, there's a whole glossery of definitions and simple explanations about how to care for plants. On top of the good information, the illustrations are bright, cheerful and fun to look at. Overall a win." —Crystal D., NetGalley-Reviewer"Everything I needed for the lack of green thumb I have! Straight forward and to the point! I took notes, heres to not killing my plants!" —NetGalley-Reviewer"This was actually really cute and really educational at the same time. I found a lot of really good houseplant care information while finding the illustrations adorable!" —Amanda W.,NetGalley-Reviewer"This was a cute nonfiction guide to growing and keeping plants. I liked the illustrations. This would be a great resource for kids interested in keeping plants." —Melanie G., NetGalley-Librarian"I'm definitely one of those people....the ones who already know how to kill a plant in just a few easy steps. This book has shown me so many of the reasons why I've inflicted those death sentences on my plants and how to keep from killing more in the future. What I felt had to be hard or above my skill set, has been easily shown and proven to help even those of us like me happy and green. Definitely buy this for someone you know who does not have green thumbs." —Denice Langley, NetGalley-Reviewer"This book saves plants! Really. A fab breakdown of how to care for indoor plants. Yes, some need a spritzer. From watering, to lighting, to fertilizer, and more this book is a handbook will help your plants live and help you live better indoors." —Katie M., NetGalley-Librarian"This guide is comprehensive and will provide everything you will need, as well as choosing the right houseplant. The authors convinced me to try a houseplant to add some serenity to my bedroom. Though the illustrations may gear towards younger readers, I felt that the instructions were at my adult level…maybe because this is totally new to me? In any event, "How Not to Kill Your Plant" will inspire you to start growing plants to enhance the beauty and tranquility of your home." —UnderratedReads, Reviewer"Visually, the book is nice on the eyes. Information is presented in a dynamic yet simple and well-coded way, using symbols, bullet points, text boxes, and bubble images to portray different instructions and emphasize importance. The illustrations have a soft watercolor/colored pencil design, and are cute, not overly detailed, and use color to highlight images. For example, on a page about potting and soil, the pots and dirt will be colored in, but not the table, children, or background, making the eye focus on what is being discussed. How Not to Kill Your Plant is a fantastic houseplant care book for beginners because of its effective visual design and comprehensive information that will appeal to kids, teens, and adults." —Laila Carter, Cheltenham Township Library System "I would classify this as a middle grade book, anything younger will need parental assistance. Aside from the age bracket being a little higher than I originally anticipated, I found this to be a delightful little guide! It's artwork is before and each page is packed with super helpful information to help your littles become the next generation of green thumbs." —Shara L., NetGalley-Reviewer"Do you like plants? Do you have trouble keeping them alive? This book is perfect to learn all about finicky house plants and how to best care for them to keep them alive." —Liam (age 12), Kids' Book Buzz"Do you have a green thumb? I think I am well on my way to having my house just filled with books and plants and I absolutely love it! How Not to Kill Your Plant breaks down different types of house plants, the basics of what you need, and how to care for them. It is so full of information, you will be a proud plant parent in no time! This book would make an amazing gift. Pair it with a small houseplant (you could pick one from their list), a watering can, and clippers. What a wonderful springtime gift." —Three Little Loves Library, IG"How Not to Kill Your Plant is such a fun and informative book about houseplant life. It goes over basic information about caring for indoor plants and even includes the proper care for many specific common houseplants. I learned so much from this book about soil, pots, watering, light, transplanting, and so much more." —Fun Reads for Kids, IGTable of Contents1. BASICS OF CAREGetting to know: houseplantsGlossaryHouseplants up closeMy room with and without houseplantsWhat you will needSoil and potsWater and wateringLight and heatChoosing the right houseplant for you2. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HOUSE PLANTSPeace lilyFiddle-leaf figMonsteraString of heartsBurgundy shamrockChinese money plantJadeCactusAloe veraUmbrella plantMoss ballPalmPolka dot begoniaPrayer plantZZ plantSnake plant3. CULTIVATION PRACTICEBuying your houseplantYour houseplant throughout the yearTransplantingTrimmingPropagationExpectation vs. realityProblemsPestsYou’re a proper carer at last!
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