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At the Bottom of Dudley's Garden

a beautifully original story about the importance of wildflowers and bees

Dinah Mason Eagers author Anna Platts illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Crumps Barn Studio

Published:7th Oct '21

Should be back in stock very soon

At the Bottom of Dudley's Garden cover

"We need to tell you something Lily!" they buzzed. "It's about the wildflowers ..."
 
Lily Katinka thinks she is the most beautiful flower in Dudley's garden. But she's rather worried because Dudley has allowed the end of the lawn to grow wild, and it seems so untidy! 
 
Adding to her dismay, the 'ugly weeds and scruffy grasses' are getting a lot of attention from the bees and the butterflies. 
 
What is so special about the bottom of the garden? Lily Katinka has to find out ... 
 
Perfect for children and families who love a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story about the hidden world of wildflowers in the garden. This edition features an author's note filled with surprising details about bees - for example, did you know that honey bees make a special food out of pollen called bee bread?
 
The first book in the award-winning Dudley's Garden series, with On the Top of Dudley's Pond and In the Middle of Dudley's Log Pile. WINNER of the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023
 
What the readers say:
 
'An important lesson that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and it's not just looks that take centre stage' ~ Kraftireader 
 
'A beautiful story about a Lily who thinks she's the most important plant in the garden ... engaging and memorable' ~ Goodreads reviewer

"Wow! Two of my favourite subjects - saving pollinators and flowers - in a book so well written and so unassuming that it surely must appeal to everyone ... The book's language is engaging and memorable, it's educational without preaching or being forceful. Its humour is subtle and the story is easy to read. The artwork is gorgeous, truly beautiful. They are reminiscent of some of the artwork from Edith Holden's "The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Woman" - all floaty poppies, cornflowers and greenery. I absolutely loved them" ~ Goodreads reviewer 
 
"What first attracted me to At the Bottom of Dudley's Garden was the theme around the storyline which is the importance of bee friendly plants and flowers in the garden to encourage pollination. The words the author uses are child friendly and warmly introduce children to an important ecological issue that is a vital cog in the wheel of life. The beautiful, stunning illustrations by artist Anna Platts are just so pretty and so idyllic. I found myself dreaming of a garden like Dudley's. At the Bottom of Dudley's Garden is a picture book that would be enjoyed by all and could be the start of a project in a school classroom or at home to create your own bee friendly areas with Humphrey Comfrey, Chloe Clover and Pippa Poppy. It is also an important lesson that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and it's not just looks that take centre stage" ~ Kraftireader, book blogger 
 
"A simple, well illustrated childrens story with a real message" ~ Reader reivew

  • Winner of Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023

ISBN: 9781838229863

Dimensions: 210mm x 210mm x 4mm

Weight: 270g

40 pages