Book review: Plants Need Friends Too!

Illustrated by Rose Gerrard, the book teaches children lessons from nature.

Walton is an influencer with 1.5m followers @nettlesandpetals, whose previous book with that title was a Sunday Times bestseller.

The simple concept is to show which 'friends' a plant needs to fit in and thrive, which has an obvious link to childhood friendships.

Teamwork is the moral of the adventure. "People are like plants. We may be different but we all grow better together." Every plant has its place. The bees in the book are helpful, but the beetles aren't, which seems a shame, as beetles have their place in the garden too.

The book is recyclable and made form recycled paper. The tale is originally presented however and shows that the scope for influencers to market across age groups is never ending.

This is a clever cross-generational play. Walton has successfully translated his digital influence into a tangible, educational tool for parents and children alike. Despite a slightly narrow view of garden insects, the message is heartwarming and timely.