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\"\"A chucklesome story from author-illustrator Alice Courtley that celebrates diversity in nature, and shows that what's \"best\" is a matter of perspective.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to the wild . . . So Steve packs up his things, says goodbye to city life and moves to the forest.<\/p>\n

He's got BIG plans: he's going to build the best garden in the world. He's got his vision in mind, his tools at hand, and his rules for visitors ready. So, why don't the forest folk seem to enjoy his garden as much as he does? Steve sets off to find out, and with each forest neighbour he meets, Steve discovers that perhaps what he thought was \"best\" might have been missing a thing or two . . .<\/p>\n

A timeless story about fresh starts, friendship, and gaining new perspectives.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0Alice Courtley,<\/a> author and illustrator is based in Cambridge UK. She has wonderful way of bringing text to life through her illustrations stunningly full of character for the animals. As the author of The Best Garden in the World she has also created a whole world alive .<\/span><\/p>\n

Sue Martin Children's Literacy Specialist\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A chucklesome story from author-illustrator Alice Courtley that celebrates diversity in nature, and shows that what's \"best\" is a matter of perspective.\u00a0 Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to the wild . . . So Steve packs ...continue reading \"The Best Garden in the World by Alice Courtley\"<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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