“We need to tell you something Lily!” they buzzed. “It’s about the wildflowers …“
Lily Katinka thinks she is the most beautiful flower in Dudley’s garden. But she’s rather worried because Dudley has allowed the end of the lawn to grow wild, and it seems so untidy!
Adding to her dismay, the ‘ugly weeds and scruffy grasses’ are getting a lot of attention from the bees and the butterflies.
What is so special about the bottom of the garden? Lily Katinka has to find out …
Perfect for children and families who love a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story about the hidden world of wildflowers in the garden.

This edition features an author’s note filled with surprising details about bees – for example, did you know that honey bees make a special food out of pollen called bee bread?
The first book in the award-winning Dudley’s Garden series, with On the Top of Dudley’s Pond and In the Middle of Dudley’s Log Pile. WINNER of the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023
What the readers say:
‘An important lesson that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and it’s not just looks that take centre stage’ ~ Kraftireader
‘A beautiful story about a Lily who thinks she’s the most important plant in the garden … engaging and memorable’ ~ Goodreads reviewer

Author Biography

Dinah Mason Eagers is a children’s author dedicated to sharing original and uplifting stories about our relationship with the natural world. At the Bottom of Dudley’s Garden is her debut release and it was inspired by a pioneering family member. She loves the way Lily Katinka’s surprising encounter with bees encourages children to identify wildflowers in their own gardens. She is based in the Cotswolds, UK.
Anna Platts is an established illustrator who is known worldwide for beautiful fabric designs sold in heritage locations. She often uses flowers (and lilies) as the central theme in her work. She is based in Devon, UK.

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