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A beautifully illustrated picture book from exciting new talent Lara Hawthorne.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43206242402482,"sku":"9781787417298","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787417298_db35ccb1-95b7-4570-952c-86eeb3a80181.jpg?v=1786034719"},{"product_id":"9781787418769","title":"Ratty's Big Adventure","description":"In this beautifully illustrated picture book from Lara Hawthorne, a mysterious creature from a secluded volcano crater explores the outside world for the very first time . . . but is it not what he expects it to be! Will his adventure teach him there is no place like home?Ratty, an ENORMOUS wooly, vegetarian rat, lives deep inside the crater of an ancient volcano nestled in the rainforest. One day, he spies a particularly delicious-looking fruit high in the treetops, and sets out to reach it. From this high vantage point a spectacular view stretches before him - the world outside his mountain crater. In this big outside world, Ratty imagines, the fruit must be much sweeter, the bird songs more beautiful and the other animals far more interesting and sophisticated, and so he sets off in search of better things. But when is he is asked to attend a dinner party by a crocodile who seems just a bit too friendly, Ratty realises that perhaps there is no place like home after all.   Inspired by the recent scientific breakthroughs of Mount Bosavi, in which over 40 new species of animals and plants were identified, Lara Hawthorne seamlessly combines story and fact in this picture book which celebrates the diversity of life, and being thankful for what you have!For fans of the BBC's The Lost Land of the Volcano, with insights from entomologist Dr George McGavin, who was part of the original expedition team.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43600195813554,"sku":"9781787418769","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787418769_321dc0b6-3c7c-43aa-aa72-f6b4c569e67c.jpg?v=1786025706"},{"product_id":"9781835870792","title":"Ratty's Big Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated picture book from Lara Hawthorne, a mysterious creature from a secluded volcano crater explores the outside world for the very first time . . . but it is not what he expects it to be! 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Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory – from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels – as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in a cast of characters with a range of skin tones. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part of 'The Christmas Choir', a series of festive, lovingly illustrated lyric books. See also \u003ci\u003eThe Twelve Days of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e​​.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296511209845,"sku":"9780711298019","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780711298019_914b7547-635c-4355-8768-7a6a75d0da10.jpg?v=1786014529"},{"product_id":"9781787418318","title":"The Night Flower","description":"A beautifully illustrated tale about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year...   Winner of the 2020 CBHL Annual Literature Award of Excellence in Children and Young Adult LiteratureAs the summer sun sets over the desert in Arizona, wildlife of every variety gather to witness a very special annual event. The night flower is about to bloom! This celebration transforms the quiet desert for just a short few hours into a riot of colour and sound, as mammals and insects congregate from miles away to take part in this miracle of nature. From pollinating fruit bats to howling mice and reptilian monsters, explore the unusual creatures the desert has to offer in this beautiful rhyming picture book. Non-fiction activities at the back of the book, including a search-and-find, provide extra information.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305267212661,"sku":"9781787418318","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787418318_bdead8d5-4711-4c57-9241-cfe8beedd816.jpg?v=1786025683"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-lara-hawthorne.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}