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Time of Gifts Calendar: Day 9: Top 10 Eden Project Books for Christmas

Books and Christmas go together like… oh… turkey and cranberry sauce, so you might like to check out our very own range of Eden Project Books for gift ideas. Among them you should find something for kids, adults, would-be smallholders, environmentalists, and anyone looking for an interesting read about the world around them.

For grown ups

1. Eden
This is Tim Smit’s story of how the Eden Project was conceived and built against all the odds. It’s the bestselling environment book of the last decade, according to Nielsen Bookscan, the people who compile the bestseller lists.

2. Shades of Green: A (Mostly) Practical Guide for the Reluctant Environmentalist
An ideal guide for someone trying to make informed decisions on environmental matters, from buying a dishwasher to planning a holiday.

3. Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Travels to Find Where my Stuff Comes From
Eco-journalist Fred Pearce’s fascinating account of his journey across the world to track his personal ‘footprint’.

4. An Ear to the Ground
In this quirky and engaging book on what goes on in your garden, Ken Thompson gives an entertaining explanation of everything from plant science to bees to pruning.

5. Bald Coot and Screaming Loon
A captivating and humorous handbook that sets about answering every interesting question there is to ask about birds – from the bizarre and beautiful to the common and familiar.

For kids

1. George and Flora’s Secret Garden
In this latest addition to the popular series, George and Flora decide to spend the boring time until their new brother or sister arrives in creating a secret garden as a surprise for Mum.

2. A Little Guide to Trees
An exquisitely illustrated book for small people interested in the natural world. With this guide they can learn to identify everything from century-old oaks and hollies, to beech trees and willows.

3. A Little Guide to Wild Flowers
An indispensable guide to the wild flowers that children see every day: by the road, as garden weeds, or between the cracks in the pavement.

4. Earthly Treasure
A fantastically inventive pop-up book explaining how everything from drinks cans to mobile phones comes from under the ground.

5. Global Garden
Another piece of pop-up wizardry, this time introducing the world of plants and all the wonderful things they give us.

You can find more Eden Project Books in our online shop.

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