The Best Garden in the World

 
　　松鼠史蒂夫剛從城市搬到森林，他很有品味，因為感覺到大自然野性的呼喚，他帶著一個計畫來到森林，他決心要把這裡打造成世界上最美的花園！
　　
　　森林裡的動物們都熱情歡迎松鼠史蒂夫，也熱心參與他的花園建造計畫。當花園完工，史蒂夫很滿意，可是他很快發現意外狀況接連出現，噢不，兔子一直在吃花園裡的植物，河狸想在噴水池弄個小水壩……，史蒂夫為了維護他的完美花園，立了各式各樣的告示牌，宣導花園中禁止做的事項。沒想到本來熱鬧的花園卻突然變得冷冷清清，史蒂夫不明白出了什麼問題，大家為什麼都不來享受這座美麗花園的美好？


A chucklesome story from author-illustrator Alice Courtley that celebrates diversity in nature, and shows that what's "best" is a matter of perspective.

　　Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to the wild . . . So Steve packs up his things, says goodbye to city life and moves to the forest.

　　He's got BIG plans: he's going to build the best garden in the world. He's got his vision in mind, his tools at hand, and his rules for visitors ready. So, why don't the forest folk seem to enjoy his garden as much as he does? Steve sets off to find out, and with each forest neighbour he meets, Steve discovers that perhaps what he thought was "best" might have been missing a thing or two . . .

　　A timeless story about fresh starts, friendship, and gaining new perspectives.

Alice Courtley is an author and illustrator based in the UK. She creates playful images with a blend of people, animals and backgrounds inspired by real life. While studying on the Cambridge MA in Children’s Book Illustration, she developed a passion for character, texture and experimenting with unusual formats. Her work has been recognised for prizes such as the Klaus Flugge prize shortlist 2023 and featured in exhibitions such as the AOI’s ‘Inspired to Innovate’ in London