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Herbert's garden childrens hardback book by Lara Hawthorne
Herbert's garden childrens hardback book by Lara Hawthorne
Herbert's garden childrens hardback book by Lara Hawthorne
Herbert's garden childrens hardback book by Lara Hawthorne
Herbert's garden childrens hardback book by Lara Hawthorne
Herbert's garden childrens hardback book by Lara Hawthorne

Herbert's Garden by Lara Hawthorne

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In "Herbert's Garden" by Lara Hawthorne each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created.

With fun spot animal spreads and tips on caring for your own garden inhabitants, this whimsical garden tale will inspire readers of all ages.

 

Hardback: 32 Pages

Illustrated: Full colour

Age: 3 and up 

Reading Age: 5 -  7

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Author: Lara Hawthorne

Dimensions: 286x220mm

In "Herbert's Garden" by Lara Hawthorne each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created.
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In "Herbert's Garden" by Lara Hawthorne each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created.

With fun spot animal spreads and tips on caring for your own garden inhabitants, this whimsical garden tale will inspire readers of all ages.

 

Hardback: 32 Pages

Illustrated: Full colour

Age: 3 and up 

Reading Age: 5 -  7

Sustainably printed

Author: Lara Hawthorne

Dimensions: 286x220mm

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In "Herbert's Garden" by Lara Hawthorne each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created.

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In "Herbert's Garden" by Lara Hawthorne each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created.

With fun spot animal spreads and tips on caring for your own garden inhabitants, this whimsical garden tale will inspire readers of all ages.

 

Hardback: 32 Pages

Illustrated: Full colour

Age: 3 and up 

Reading Age: 5 -  7

Sustainably printed

Author: Lara Hawthorne

Dimensions: 286x220mm

Lara Hawthorneis a British author and illustrator based in Bristol who graduated from Falmouth University. Deeply inspired by nature, folklore, and "underdog" animals, she uses a distinct, intricate watercolour style to create rich and detailed small worlds. InHerbert's Garden(published by Big Picture Press), she channels this affection for overlooked creatures into the whimsical tale of a slow, slimy slug named Herbert who discovers his own unique artistic talent through the beautiful trails he leaves behind. Hawthorne's acclaimed, nature-focused children's books—which also includeAlba the Hundred Year Old FishandThe Night Flower—are celebrated for combining vibrant, educational storytelling with a strong ecological focus.
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