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My daughter asked so many gentle questions as we read about Nina planting seeds with her mum; the way the story handles such a hard topic for ages 2-7 is just perfect. We've read it every night since it arrived.

My three-year-old sat quietly through the whole book, which never happens, so the story really held her attention. The garden metaphor feels gentle and honest, making a tough topic accessible without being heavy.

The age range of 2-7 feels a bit broad; my 4-year-old grasped the planting metaphor but the 2-year-old was totally lost. The illustrations are warm and the story opens up a tough topic gently, though it could be more direct for older kids.