Mia loves splashing in puddles and all things messy and muddy. Her kind neighbour, Erik, likes all things spick-and-span and spotless. Together they look after and enjoy their very tidy shared garden. But when Erik has to suddenly leave to go on a long journey, Mia is left to look after the garden, and with no key to the shed, nature takes over in no time at all! Will Erik like the delightfully wild meadow that has replaced his once immaculate lawn? With flowers, pollinators and all sorts of insects to spot, join Mia as she makes a meadow!
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Rachel Lawston is the children’s author of the much-praised Finn’s Garden Friends. She is also a keen amateur orchid hunter, birdwatcher and bat detector!
Growing up in the countryside gave her a deep connection to the environment, which she is passionate about sharing. Living in London now, she knows that there is a world of nature waiting for children