The Great Pollination Investigation

One of my favourite non-fiction texts of 2025. I love how much the layout has been thought about here & each page is beautifully illustrated. With flaps & pop-ups, there’s much to marvel at. A must-have for science lessons! – Tom Griffiths * Check ‘Em Out Books *Full to the brim with Hocking’s colourful and vibrant artwork, featuring a fact-packed text checked by the experts at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and with lots of flaps to lift, this blooming brilliant picture book is must reading for curious young minds and ideal for use in the classroom. – Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *Spectacular […] Developed with input from Kew Gardens, it balances clear explanations with fun hands-on learning and curiosity. – Tom Tolkien * School Reading List, Book of the Month *This highly illustrated, interactive, lift-the-flap book takes a deep dive into the process of pollination […] The vibrant illustrations communicate these processes in detail and with clarity for children. * Juno Magazine *

Deborah Hocking (Author, Illustrator)

Deborah Hocking has been illustrating children’s books from her studio in the woodsy northwest corner of the United States for several years, and is thrilled to debut as author-illustrator with The Great Pollination Investigation. Deborah earned a Master’s degree in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art where she discovered a love for printmaking. When not creating books, you can find Deborah taking her very silly poodle for long walks (aka squirrel patrol), exploring the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, or digging in her unruly garden.