Gillian Hibbs – illustratör

Errol loves gardening, but he doesn’t have a proper garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things. A chance discovery leads to a solution, but Errol can’t do everything on his own. Luckily, help is near at hand. A heart-warming and inclusive tale about how one small boy’s dream of a garden unites a diverse community in a positive and enriching experience for everyone.Part of CLPE's 'Corebooks' Selection.

Sasha's dads want to buy her a new sweater, because her old one is such a disgrace. The trouble is, all the stains, rips, stretches, and wrinkles remind Sasha of the exciting adventures and fun she's shared with her friends and family. Will she remember them once the sweater's gone? One by one, Sasha recalls the wonderful times she's had in her sweater, and lists the marks they've left. How will she keep her dads happy and make sure the adventures keep happening?

Roli ama la jardinería, pero él no tiene jardín. Aunque su casa está llena de hermosas plantas, anhela un espacio al aire libre donde pueda cultivar. Un descubrimiento casual lo guía hacia a una solución, pero Roli no puede hacerlo todo él solo. Por suerte la ayuda está al alcance de su mano. Una historia conmovedora e inclusiva sobre cómo el sueño de un niño pequeño de tener un jardín une a una comunidad diversa en una experiencia positiva y enriquecedora para todos.Errol loves gardening, but he doesn’t have a real garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things. A chance discovery leads to a solution, but Errol can’t do everything on his own. Luckily, help is near at hand. A heart-warming and inclusive tale about how one small boy’s dream of a garden unites a diverse community in a positive and enriching experience for everyone.

There’s so much to do and see in the garden!What shall we plant? How do we make compost? How can we help the pollinators?Gardening encourages physical activity and healthy eating in children. It stimulates the senses and supports cognitive development, while teaching children to understand and nurture the living world around them.

There’s so much to do and see in the garden!How can we look after the plants? What can we pick? What are the bugs doing?Gardening encourages physical activity and healthy eating in children. It stimulates the senses and supports cognitive development, while teaching children to understand and nurture the living world around them.

There’s so much to do and see in the garden!What shall we pick? What can we make with the harvest? How can we help the bugs?Gardening encourages physical activity and healthy eating in children. It stimulates the senses and supports cognitive development, while teaching children to understand and nurture the living world around them.

There’s so much to do and see in the garden!What shall we pick? What can we make with the harvest? How can we help the bugs?Gardening encourages physical activity and healthy eating in children. It stimulates the senses and supports cognitive development, while teaching children to understand and nurture the living world around them.

There’s so much to do and see in the garden!How can we tidy? What can we do indoors? How can we look after the wildlife?Gardening encourages physical activity and healthy eating in children. It stimulates the senses and supports cognitive development, while teaching children to understand and nurture the living world around them.