A classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved author-illustrator, Shirley Hughes.
Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins.
Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class author-illustrator Shirley Hughes.
ISBN: | 9781529525519 |
Publication date: | 28th August 2025 |
Author: | Shirley Hughes |
Illustrator: | Shirley Hughes |
Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 64 pages |
Genres: |
Picture storybooks |