Books by the author RACHEL LAWSTON
Daisy and Jack's Perfect Pond
Rachel Lawston
When Daisy and Jack spot a little frog in their small garden, they must come up with a plan to make their new visitor feel at home! With the help of Papa and Daddy, and some new tools from the garden centre, the two siblings create their very own plant pot pond, and soon discover that a small change can make a big difference to their local wildlife! With pond creatures, bugs, plants, wildflowers, and plenty of animals throughout, children will have endless fun spotting and learning. Included are a frogspawn life-cycle guide, frog and toad facts, and a beautiful species identification page. Lawston’s third book in this urban nature series is bound to captivate budding nature lovers, and appeal to nature connection advocates. Beatriz Castro’s gorgeous illustrations will enchant both reader and read-to.
Finn's Garden Friends
Rachel Lawston
Nature loving Finn's life has been turned upside down by a move to the city. But Grandpa has a surprise for him! By taking Finn to his allotment, he learns that nature is right there in the city, as he begins to take care of a hedgehog and befriends a fox. Rich in detailed wildlife illustration, hedgehog and fox facts have their own dedicated pages.
Characters: Finn
Mia Makes a Meadow
Rachel Lawston
Mia loves all things messy and muddy. Erik likes things spick-and-span and spotless. Together they enjoy their shared garden. But when Mia is left to tend the garden without Erik, nature starts taking over in no time at all! Will he like the wild meadow that has replaced his lawn? With pollinators and wildflowers, join Mia as she makes a meadow, sowing seeds of her own! Also included are pages of facts and illustrations of plants, pollinators and other insects, which children can use for 'spotting' in the story.
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