The Concrete Garden

The Concrete Garden is a timely, inspiring, and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers. It follows Amanda, who is last out of a tower block and brings chalk with her to draw pictures on the concrete outside. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spreads out across the concrete, resonating with anyone who has been apart from their loved ones and encouraging them to find the brightness and color within themselves.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

After a long and dreary winter, the doors finally opened, releasing a wave of children that spilled out like a sweet treat from a box. Amanda, the last one to exit the towering block, carried a piece of chalk in her hand. With eagerness, she scrawled colorful pictures on every inch of the concrete outside, capturing a wide range of imagination, from delicate flowers and graceful snails to futuristic spaceships and regal queens. Before long, a breathtaking and vibrant garden emerged, spreading its beauty across the hard surface.

Crafted by the masterful storyteller Bob Graham, The Concrete Garden is a delightful and heartwarming tale that emerges from the shadows of the pandemic. It explores the power of optimism and the healing nature of community friendships in an urban setting. This captivating story will touch the hearts of those who have been separated from their loved ones, inspiring them to discover the brightness and color within themselves.

The Concrete Garden is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of creativity. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope and the potential for something beautiful to blossom. Through the eyes of the children and the camaraderie they share, this story offers a gentle reminder that we are all connected and that our shared experiences can bring us together in a way that nothing else can.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 257 x 236 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529512649