Kew Children's Guide
Around the world there are lots of different types of gardens, from woodlands and rainforests to deserts and mountains. At Kew you can explore many of these amazing habitats, all in one place. Packed full of fascinating facts about flowers, plants, trees and more, and lots of activities, this is the perfect book to start your Kew adventure.
Trek through the rainforest in the Palm House and spot coconuts, bananas and cacao pods. See the world in bird’s eye view as you climb the Treetop Walkway. Let the bluebells brush your ankles on the Woodland Walk.
You’ll learn more about the plants, flowers and wildlife that live at Kew, and which ones you might spot at home. Find out why the elements are important, why bees are superheroes and how birds prepare for hibernation.
With tips on how to grow plants, make a bird feeder, create art from nature, and so much more, this book allows you to take home the Kew experience.
Catherine Brereton is a writer and editor, based in London, UK. She has written and edited more than 150 books for children on a wide range of topics from art and archaeology to robots and space.
Jane McGuinness recently completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Having grown up in Scotland, wildlife and nature are a key focus in Jane’s work. In 2016, she was awarded the Sebastian Walker Prize for illustration.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind.