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National Trust: Sam Plants a Sunflower
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Sam Plants a Sunflower by Kate Petty is a delightful tale where Sam, who loves big, yellow sunflowers, takes up the suggestion of his friends Worm and Ladybird to grow his own. He eagerly plants some seeds in his garden. Join Sam as he watches them...
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See moreDiscover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust.
Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust
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Sam Plants a Sunflower by Kate Petty is a delightful tale where Sam, who loves big, yellow sunflowers, takes up the suggestion of his friends Worm and Ladybird to grow his own. He eagerly plants some seeds in his garden. Join Sam as he watches them grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big sunflower pop-up surprise.
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 sunflowers.
Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!
Series: Axel Scheffler National Trust Planting Books
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National Trust: 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. Ruby Plants a Radish follows Ruby, who loves radishes. When her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
National Trust: Tilly Plants a Tree
Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust. Tilly Plants a Tree introduces us to Tilly, who has been learning all about trees and is eager to grow one herself. When Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree, they decide to collect an acorn from the ground and...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
National Trust: Sam Plants a Sunflower
Sam Plants a Sunflower by Kate Petty is a delightful tale where Sam, who loves big, yellow sunflowers, takes up the suggestion of his friends Worm and Ladybird to grow his own. He eagerly plants some seeds in his garden. Join Sam as he watches them grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
National Trust: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
National Trust: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden by Kate Petty is a delightful tale of Ben, a young boy who adores both flowers and butterflies. When his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest that he make his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he eagerly sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow and delight in...PaperbackSold Out -
National Trust: 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. Ruby Plants a Radish follows Ruby, who loves radishes. When her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see...PaperbackSold Out -
National Trust: Tilly Plants a Tree
Tilly Plants a Tree by William Petty follows young Tilly, who has been learning all about trees and is eager to grow one herself. When her Grandma shows her a special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know exactly what to do. With the help of friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly begins to grow her...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781839942068
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 April 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
- Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 16
About the Author
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.
Also by Kate Petty
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National Trust: 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. Ruby Plants a Radish follows Ruby, who loves radishes. When her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
National Trust: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
National Trust: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden by Kate Petty is a delightful tale of Ben, a young boy who adores both flowers and butterflies. When his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest that he make his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he eagerly sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow and delight in...PaperbackSold Out -
National Trust: 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. Ruby Plants a Radish follows Ruby, who loves radishes. When her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see...PaperbackSold Out
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