The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of The Dark
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Occasionally, you may find reused bubble wrap – this has been donated to us, and we encourage you to reuse it too.
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Willsow ‘The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid Of The Dark’ Plantable Children’s Book
If you want to get a present that’s a bit different, this Plantable Children’s Book makes a brilliant gift idea for youngsters!
This charming little book is the perfect way to get any young child exploring the garden and interacting with nature, whilst also teaching them about sustainability. Each wonderful story will get them excited about vegetables, as they get to grow their very own veg and herbs with the seeds provided and watch their favourite characters come to life!
This ingenious, green-fingered book is features real pumpkin seeds in the back page, ready for your little one to plant in soil and watch as their pumpkins grow!
A great gift this Halloween, this delightfully illustrated story book is about a little pumpkin who is afraid of the dark. Can his friends help him grow to overcome his fear?
Each book is made from 100% recycled materials which are fully biodegradable, with a shelf life of two years.
Follow the printed instructions in the book which shows the basics of growing vegetables.
Made in the UK. No GMO Seeds.
About Willsow…
Willsow books have created the world’s FIRST plantable children’s book! Each book is designed to capture the imagination of your child and get them fascinated in gardening and growing real vegetables!
This award-winning publisher was created when good friends Tom and James joined forces, and after pitching their business idea on BBC’s Dragon’s Den In 2021, they won the backing of panellist Sara Davies MBE.
Driven by a sustainable and eco-friendly ethos, Willsow use only recycled paper from postconsumer waste. Instead of glue or metal staples, they use 100% natural cotton to bind their books which means they are fully biodegradable!
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