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The forests come back if we all plant a seed, The shade and the homes and the air that we need.
Little Door Books were delighted when historical fiction bestseller Conn Iggulden agreed to write a children’s picture book for them that looks at tackling climate change. Here is a small sampler of their collaboration.
Scotty Plants a Seed
By Conn Iggulden
Published by Little Door Books
Scotty Plants a Seed by Conn Iggulden is published by Little Door Books, priced £7.99.
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