My Garden and Me explores the magical relationship between a child and their garden as they grow together.
This brightly illustrated picture book celebrates all the things children love about spending time in gardens, whether it's watering houseplants, weeding a community garden bed or picking juicy home-grown produce.
Perfect for green thumbs to read aloud to budding gardeners, it encourages children to connect with and observe nature through the simple joy of gardening.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS BOOK:
- DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF NATURE: My Garden and Me gently encourages young readers to play outside, connect with nature and discover the joy of helping a garden to bloom.
- PROMOTES SENSORY AWARENESS: The characters interact with their various types of gardens via each of the five senses, encouraging readers to learn via their own sensorial experiences.
- FROM CBCA SHORTLISTED CREATORS: Sisters Claudia and Adelle Frittitta's debut picture book, My Nonno Loves, is a 2026 CBCA Early Childhood shortlisted title.
- GREAT GIFT: A perfect gift for families of nature lovers and high-quality design-led picture books alike.
PERFECT FOR:
- Kids aged 2+
- Parents and caregivers looking to encourage outdoor play, mindfulness and a connection with nature
- Teachers and librarians seeking an engaging book that explores the natural world and sensory experiences
- Fans of Worms are Our Friends by Toni D’Alia and Mimi Purnell and In My Garden by Kate Mayes and Tamsin Ainslie
