Off to the Nursery

Name: Off to the Nursery
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781761381140
Price: 35.0 NZD
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A celebration of gardening, plants and seasons

By Alice Oehr

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Spring is here, and it's time to plant the garden. We're planning to grow tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs — and maybe even add some worms! What else should we plant? Which flowers are best for attracting bees? And how do we care for everything? Learn all... Read More

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Description

Learn all about gardens and gardening in this engaging tour through a plant nursery — packed with practical ideas, stunning illustrations, and delightful personalities.

A tribute to the people who nurture our gardens and strengthen our connection to nature, featuring the vibrant and colourful style of award-winning artist Alice Oehr.

Off to the Nursery is an engaging and brightly coloured tour through a plant nursery. It is a perfect introduction to gardening for children aged 5+ and is a vibrant celebration of gardens and those who nurture them.

- Karys McEwen, Vice President of CBCA VIC, Books+Publishing

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761381140

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribble

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 227.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Alice Oehr is a multi-award winning artist from Melbourne. Her distinct colorful style incorporates her love of food, pattern, collage, and drawing. Many of her ideas have made their way onto textiles, homewares, magazines, and books.

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