The Little Gardener

A classic title back in print! George, the little gardener, is surprised when one of his beloved flowers is sad. The small daisy would rather be in the neighbor's beautiful garden filled with lilies and roses than in George's untamed yard. But when George assists her, she finds that things are not always as they seem. Bernadette Watts' beautiful pastel illustrations bring magic to this heart-warming story by Gerda Marie Scheidl about the things that matter most.

About the author

Gerda Marie Scheidl (1913–2005) was born in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde in the north of Germany. Scheidl studied dance at the Hellerau-Laxenburg School on the outskirts of Vienna, then trained as an actor and became a member of the Stadttheater Bremerhaven. Afterward she had a three-year stint with the Dortmund opera before returning to her studies, reading philosophy and art history. Scheidl wrote both books and plays for children. Later she also worked for radio and television and was in charge of a private children’s theater.

Additional text

The story is simply told and beautifully illustrated in sunlit and moonlit scenes that contrast the regimented, formal garden with its wild, though lovingly tended, counterpart...Taken literally or as a fable, this picture book will appeal to children through its sense of empathy and its love of nature.

Product details

• Authors: Gerda Marie Scheidl, Bernadette Watts, Bernadette (ADP)/ Watts Watts
• Assisted by: Bernadette Watts (Illustration), Bernadette Watts (Editor)
• Publisher: North South Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2019
• EAN: 9780735843479
• ISBN: 978-0-7358-4347-9
• No. of pages: 32
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas