Alfred strives to grow a garden like his neighbor Lulu, but as his attempts go from bad to worse, he discovers that flowers and friendship can bloom in the most surprising ways.

Carrie Kruck grew up in Canada, worked as a psychologist in Australia, and now lives in the words of New England with a delightful assortment of foxes, owls, bears, and beloved humans. She loves swimming in lakes, snowshoeing in forests, and growing food in her garden (which she inevitably shares with an assortment of creatures.)
Carmen Mok is an award-winning illustrator who previous works include Cone Cat and When I Listen to Silence. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and two cat “studio managers.”