Mia loves all things messy and muddy. Erik likes things spick-and-span and spotless. Together they enjoy their shared garden. But when Mia is left to tend the garden without Erik, nature starts taking over in no time at all! Will he like the wild meadow that has replaced his lawn? With pollinators and wildflowers, join Mia as she makes a meadow, sowing seeds of her own! Also included are pages of facts and illustrations of plants, pollinators and other insects, which children can use for 'spotting' in the story. "If you are looking for an inclusive book to connect your little ones to wildlife and the outdoors from an early age, then look no further. 'Mia Makes a Meadow' is a great example of urban rewilding and will (with luck) inspire many schools, families and community projects to get together and create something fantastic on their own doorstep. The ID pages and fact sheets at the end add an extra interactive guide, which children can implement immediately on their own adventures. I hope Mia and Finn's urban adventures get shared as far and wide as possible, it's never been more important to connect cities with nature!" — Sarah Roberts, Naturalist, Eco Journalist, Author "A gently profound story illustrating the magnificence of the natural world." — Richard Louv Author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods "A beautiful tale of perseverance, problem-solving and community. It's a gorgeous plot and the illustrations are a treat - so much rich scope and opportunities for learning about mini beasts, plants, flowers and lifecycles. The story concludes with the added treat of some truly fabulous informational pages on meadows and their wildlife." — Clara Maria Fiorentini, Lecturer in Education (Literacy & ECE), MIE Every page in Mia Makes a Meadow contains a host of creatures and plants to spot, and a guide to their names at the back of the book. All the information has been checked by environmental education specialist, Paul Lawston. Paul is currently the Learning Manager at WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes. This book can be used to help childrenin towns and cities discover the wildlife all around them, inspiring a passion for nature that will last a lifetime. A beautiful and inspiring book, which celebrates the joy of nature and its ability to unite people and communities. A must-read!" — Dr. Jess French, conservationist, author and CBEEBIES presenter When Mia offers to look after the courtyard garden while her neighbourErik is away, she tries to keep it just as tidy as he left it. But with no keys tothe shed and no mower to mow, the garden starts to grow wonderfully wild.Will Erik love her marvellous meadow as much as Mia does? With wildflowers, butterflies, bees and birds to spot on every page,join Mia as she scatters seeds to create a town gardenteeming with wildlife and wonder. Rachel Lawston is a children’s author, book designer and natural history enthusiast. She is a keen amateur orchid hunter, birdwatcher and bat detector! She has worked with many publishers as a designer, including Walker Books and Penguin Random House. She loves volunteering with education at WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes, where husband Paul is the Learning Manager. Beatriz Castro is a professional illustrator. Growing up in Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, she was inspired by the natural world around her to draw and write fantastic stories. She is passionate about animals and books, including classic stories and fairy tales, and enjoys listening to rock and punk music. Her beautiful artwork has been published by numerous international publishing houses.