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The Best Garden in the World
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A chucklesome story from author-illustrator Alice Courtley that celebrates diversity in nature, and shows that what's "best" is a matter of perspective. Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to...
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The Best Garden In The World follows Steve, a squirrel from the city, as he moves to the forest with a mission: to create a garden - the best one in the world.
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A chucklesome story from author-illustrator Alice Courtley that celebrates diversity in nature, and shows that what's "best" is a matter of perspective.
Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to the wild . . . So Steve packs up his things, says goodbye to city life and moves to the forest.
He's got BIG plans: he's going to build the best garden in the world. He's got his vision in mind, his tools at hand, and his rules for visitors ready. So, why don't the forest folk seem to enjoy his garden as much as he does? Steve sets off to find out, and with each forest neighbour he meets, Steve discovers that perhaps what he thought was "best" might have been missing a thing or two . . .
A timeless story about fresh starts, friendship, and gaining new perspectives.
Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to the wild . . . So Steve packs up his things, says goodbye to city life and moves to the forest.
He's got BIG plans: he's going to build the best garden in the world. He's got his vision in mind, his tools at hand, and his rules for visitors ready. So, why don't the forest folk seem to enjoy his garden as much as he does? Steve sets off to find out, and with each forest neighbour he meets, Steve discovers that perhaps what he thought was "best" might have been missing a thing or two . . .
A timeless story about fresh starts, friendship, and gaining new perspectives.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836001355
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ivy Kids Eco
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 235.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Alice Courtley is an author and illustrator based in the UK. She creates playful images with a blend of people, animals and backgrounds inspired by real life. While studying on the Cambridge MA in Children's Book Illustration, she developed a passion for character, texture and experimenting with unusual formats. Her work has been recognised for prizes such as the Klaus Flugge prize shortlist 2023 and featured in exhibitions such as the AOI's 'Inspired to Innovate' in London
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