Seed Magic

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Age range 5+

As he gathers food for the winter, Anxious Ant disturbs the garden peace. But Little Spider has a better idea - Seed Magic! She shows Anxious Ant how to grow a giant spring feast, so he won't need to work so hard next year. Seen through the eyes of the creatures preparing for winter, this kind-hearted tale of coping with the seasons, with its engaging language, will take you on a fascinating journey into the miniature natural world.

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"McKinnon's ecologically minded tale unfolds with a gentleness that's in perfect harmony with her lesson. Tolland's beautiful illustrations do not anthropomorphize her characters but invest them with personality nonetheless; Little Spider's garden is indeed a lovely one. Sublime." --Kirkus Reviews

"A gentle tale of friendship combined with information on the life cycle of plants. Useful for teaching environmental lessons to early elementary schoolers." --School Library Journal

"This fun picture book features delightful characters, an engaging story and themes of teamwork, problem solving and friendship. ... This would make a wonderful teaching tool for children learning about nature, seasons and gardening." --Reading Time (Australia)

"Seed Magic is suitable for Junior Primary Science classes observing plants and their life cycles." --ReadPlus (Australia)

Author Bio

Natalie McKinnon is an early childhood educator with over twenty years' teaching experience in Australia. Natalie also presents environmental workshops for pre-school and elementary audiences.

Margaret Tolland is an artist from New Zealand, whose illustrations are packed with detail. Margaret has 20 years' experience in visual arts education and gallery work.