Travel the world with Ava and her botanist parents, and learn to live in the moment in this stunning picture book from highly acclaimed illustrator and artist Fiona Lumbers. Ava's parents are explorers, and the family is travelling around the world to find the rare ghost orchid. On their way, Ava marvels at the wonders around her: a moose in the woods, the starry desert sky, a blue whale swimming under their boat. But her parents' focus is on getting to the ghost orchid before its short-lived bloom fades, so only Ava notices the wonders of the journey... Also illustrated by Fiona Lumbers: Clem and Crab Luna Loves Library Day Luna Loves Art Luna Loves Dance The Hairdo that Got Away

About the Author
Fiona Lumbers has drawn on anything and everything from an early age and always insisted she would be an artist when she grew up. Fiona moved to London in 2000 to study for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. A combination of her obsession with picture books and the arrival of her first son led her down the path of illustration and she hasn't looked back since. Nothing makes her happier than splashing watercolours and inks and conjuring up new characters - often influenced by the exploits of her two sons.

Reviews
"There's a touch of the Not Now Bernard mentality in the tunnel vision approach of Ava's parents, though happily they make a decision about slowing down, enjoying the moment and looking through wider lenses on future expeditions" * Books for Keeps *
"Explore the Ava way with this gentle, beautifully illustrated picture book" * LoveReading4Kids *
"Ghost Orchid is a gentle and beautifully illustrated story... an important reminder to adults to champion and listen to the voices of the young!" * Just Imagine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781839131387
Author Fiona Lumbers
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 190g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 250mm * 3mm