The Little Gardener's Handbook

This is a lovely first book about gardening * Juno Magazine *The perfect, fully illustrated handbook to encourage young readers to pull on their gardening gloves and explore the world around them. – Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *Ably assisted by Maria Dek’s delightful illustrations, this is a clear introduction to gardening that any child will love * The School Librarian *This book is full of good information that is clearly explained […] I love Maria Dek’s illustrations: they have genuine charm about them as does the book as a whole. * The Blackberry Garden Blog *This ultimate guide to turning little hands into green thumbs is packed with tips and garden magic. It serves as a child’s passport to the wonders of nature and includes instructions and hands-on learning experiences that will cultivate not just plants but a lifelong passion for the outdoors. * Association for Science Education *

Michael Holland (Author)

Michael Holland has had a 25-year career at the eminent Chelsea Physic Garden in London, latterly as Head of Education for over 17 years. He has taught tens of thousands of people, aged 2 to 92, about the natural world. Michael’s first book, I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast was published by Flying Eye Books in 2020.

Maria Dek-Lewandowska (Illustrator)

Maria Dek studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and University of the Arts, London. She is based in Bialowieza, Poland, in the oldest forest in Europe. Her previous books include A Walk in the Forest and When I Am Big. Maria uses the traditional technique of watercolour to create her charming, joyful illustrations.