Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever

Maxine and Leo create the greatest garden, but animals invade, threatening their friendship. They must find a way to agree and save their garden.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2021
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Maxine and Leo have created the most incredible garden ever! But they're not the only ones who think so. Soon, all sorts of animals invade, munching on carrots and tipping over pots. When Leo and Maxine can't agree on a way to get rid of these pesky critters, it looks like more is at stake than just saving their garden - they may have to save their friendship too.

Maxine and Leo had spent countless hours sketching, planning, and planting their garden with great enthusiasm. They were thrilled with the result and couldn't wait to show it off to their friends and family. However, they didn't realize that their garden would become a haven for all sorts of animals.

First, it was just a few birds pecking at the carrots and nibbling on the leaves. But then, more and more creatures arrived. Rabbits hopped through the rows of plants, squirrels scurried up and down the trees, and even a family of deer made their way into the garden.

Maxine and Leo were initially amused by the sight of the animals enjoying their garden. They even set up a small bird feeder and a water bowl for the birds. But as the days went by, the animals became more and more aggressive. They started to knock over pots and dig up plants, causing chaos in the garden.

Leo and Maxine tried to come up with a solution to the animal problem. They tried putting up fences, but the animals were smart and found ways to get around them. They tried using scare tactics, such as loud noises and flashing lights, but the animals seemed to become immune to them.

As their friendship began to strain, Leo and Maxine realized that they needed to find a way to compromise. They decided to set up a designated area for the animals to graze and play, away from the delicate plants and flowers. They also agreed to work together to keep the garden clean and tidy, so that the animals wouldn't have a reason to cause havoc.

Slowly but surely, the garden began to regain its former glory. The animals were content in their designated area, and the plants and flowers were thriving once again. Leo and Maxine were relieved that they had been able to resolve the issue and save their friendship.

From that day on, Maxine and Leo made a point of working together to maintain their garden. They learned that sometimes, compromises and collaboration were necessary to create a harmonious and beautiful environment. And they were grateful for the lesson that they had learned, that even the greatest garden ever could be threatened by unexpected visitors.

Weight: 315g
Dimension: 229 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780399186301