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Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

Kate Petty, Axel Scheffler

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Nosy Crow Ltd
06 April 2023

Series: Axel Scheffler National Trust Planting Books

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust

Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.

With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.

Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!

Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish

By: Kate Petty
Illustrated by: Axel Scheffler
Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9781839941757
ISBN 10: 1839941758
Series: Axel Scheffler National Trust Planting Books
Pages: 16
Publication Date: 06 April 2023
Recommended Age: From 2 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kate Petty (Author) Kate Petty was an outstanding editor and author of children's books, who tragically died of cancer in 2007. Kate was the author of both fiction for children and a number of novelty and pop-up books, including the ground breaking The Great Grammar Book, illustrated by Jennie Maizels, the first in an innovative non-fiction series which was translated into 12 languages. Kate had an extraordinary ability both to create characters and to present facts and complicated principles to children in a way that continues to be accessible and fun. Alongside her own writing she commissioned fiction and non-fiction titles for the Eden Project. Axel Scheffler (Illustrator) Axel is best known for his partnership with Julia Donaldson, on books including Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo. For Nosy Crow, Axel has illustrated a number of other highly successful titles, including the Pip and Posy series, The Grunts and the bestselling Flip Flap series. Axel lives in London with his partner and young daughter.