
Grandad's Garden
A beautifully illustrated story celebrating family, nature, and life's changing seasons.

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Join Grandad as his garden transforms—from neat and tidy to wild and lovely. A heartwarming children's story about family, nature, life's gentle cycles and the importance of a garden. Written by Caroline Young and beautifully illustrated by Sophie Chandler.
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All was neat, not a leaf out of place…
The nature of a garden is transient - it isn’t ever finished, however hard we try!
All was neat, not a leaf out of place…
The nature of a garden is transient - it isn’t ever finished, however hard we try!
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Hedges now wild, nested birds once rare…
We often see an overgrown garden as a mess—but what if it’s something more? This reflection invites you to see the beauty, life, and quiet lessons in wild spaces.
Hedges now wild, nested birds once rare…
We often see an overgrown garden as a mess—but what if it’s something more? This reflection invites you to see the beauty, life, and quiet lessons in wild spaces.
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Runner beans climbed…
A single seed holds the magic of growth, responsibility, and connection. Grandad’s Garden uses the simple act of planting runner beans to explore themes of nature, change, and family—offering children...
Runner beans climbed…
A single seed holds the magic of growth, responsibility, and connection. Grandad’s Garden uses the simple act of planting runner beans to explore themes of nature, change, and family—offering children...