National Trust: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

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Ben adores flowers and butterflies. Encouraged by his friends Worm and Ladybird, he decides to create a butterfly garden. As Ben plants seeds and tends to his garden, he eagerly watches the flowers bloom and is delighted when butterflies arrive. With interactive flaps revealing underground growth and a stunning pop-up surprise, this charming tale combines a gentle narrative with simple facts about plant and butterfly life cycles, inspiring children to cultivate their own butterfly gardens.

About the author

Axel Scheffler is a much-loved illustrator, best known for bringing to life the characters in 'The Gruffalo' and many other picture books. He works closely with authors like Julia Donaldson to create colourful and fun illustrations that help stories jump off the page. Axel’s artwork is enjoyed by children all over the world.