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Each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? 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.
About the author
Lara Hawthorne is an illustrator and author who graduated from Falmouth University in 2013. Her debut picture book,
Herb, was published in 2014, followed by her illustrations for Carol Ann Duffy's
The King of Christmas (Picador, 2016). Known for her delicate watercolour style, Lara draws inspiration from nature, myths and legends to create intricate small worlds. Her acclaimed titles include
The Night Flower - winner of the 2020 CBHL Annual Literature Award -
Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish, and the nature-themed
Ratty's Big Adventure and
Herbert's Garden. She has also been shortlisted for awards including the AOI's WIA and the Lowry Children's Book Prize.
Summary
Each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? 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.
Foreword
A delightful story about appreciating the beauty in nature and discovering your creativity.
