What’s the book about?
‘Hello! I’m Costa, and welcome to my garden. Let’s discover the joy of nature together.’
Flowers are the part of a plant that smiles. Flowers make us smile too!
And there are so many different kinds of flowers – all the colours of the rainbow.
Join Australia’s favourite garden gnome as he shares the awe and wonder of the natural world with young readers.
Recommended for:
Ages 4+
Three reasons to read it:
- Quinlan’s illustrations are absolutely stunning! You’ll see not just flowers but also bees, trees, and all sorts of creatures that make the garden an exciting place to explore. The illustrations make the book a feast for the eyes, with each page bursting with life. Kids will love how the garden looks so lively and beautiful, and the illustrations help to show the magic of nature in a way that words alone can’t.
- Costa’s Garden isn’t just a fun story—it’s also a great way to learn about plants and gardening. Costa talks about how plants grow from seeds, how flowers bloom, and why nature is so important. It’s a perfect way for kids to get a better understanding of the environment and how gardens work. Whether you’re planting your own little garden or just curious about how flowers and trees grow, this book gives you a simple and clear introduction to the world of gardening.
- In Costa’s Garden: Flowers, the message is all about finding joy in nature. Costa shows how even the smallest things in the garden, like a tiny seed or a busy bee, can bring happiness and wonder. The book encourages children to explore the outdoors, get their hands dirty, and appreciate the beauty of the plants and animals around them. It’s a perfect read for kids who are curious about the world and want to know how nature works, all while having fun along the way!
Buy a copy of Costa’s Garden: Flowers here.
About the author:
Costa Georgiadis is a landscape architect, environmental educator and television presenter who has an all-consuming passion for plants and people. He knows how to bring out the best in each and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. As co-creator and host of Costa’s Garden Odyssey for SBS, he caught the attention of a nation. Since 2013, Costa has continued his journey as the much-loved host of one of the ABC’s most iconic and Logie award-winning programs, Gardening Australia. His presenting work with Gardening Australia has been acknowledged with a Silver Logie.
Legend has it that upon being born, Brenna Quinlan promptly picked up a pencil and began to draw. She’s still going, because drawing is important, and because it makes people happy. When she’s not drawing, she’s to be found in the garden, admiring the beauty of a home grown eggplant or the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry. She also likes doing hard things – one time she spent a whole year riding a bicycle across the Americas. She lives in a straw bale house that she built herself, in a permaculture community at the ends of the earth in Denmark, Western Australia.
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