Sofia lives in the city but spends all her holidays in the countryside with her grandparents. They have a wonderful garden where all kinds of vegetables are grown. This year, Sofia received tools suited for her and will create her own vegetable garden.

Her grandparents teach her everything a good gardener needs to know. You have to think of everything, weed the garden, aerate the soil, and protect the helpful creatures. As the seasons pass, Sofia discovers the secrets of plants and the unexpected mysteries of life beneath the soil.

Gerda Muller (born 1926) is a well-known French author of illustrated children's books. Many of her books are dedicated to nature and its fascinating secrets. "When I work in my studio, I feel the presence of a child watching me and often guiding me. I write for this child (not for parents or book editors)."

Recommended age: 5+ years

Weight: 0.350 kg

Dimensions: 29 × 27 cm

Number of pages: 40

Cover type: hardcover

Author: Gerda Muller

Illustrations: Gerda Muller

Translation: Alexandru Gurau

Year of publication: 2019