Lila Lavender and the Secret Garden
Join Laney as she discovers Lila Lavender and learns about calm, slowing down, peaceful moments, and the gentle world of lavender.
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A storybook garden made for curious little minds
Welcome to The Little Herbal Friends Series
Step into a secret garden where every little herbal friend has something special to share. Through gentle stories, nature-based learning, activities, coloring, and meaningful life lessons, children are introduced to herbs in a fun and age-appropriate way. Each book encourages curiosity, kindness, healthy habits, and a deeper connection with the natural world.
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Featured Books
Cami Chamomile and the Little Garden Within
Laney returns to the Secret Garden and meets Cami Chamomile, who helps her discover comfort, kindness, and how to notice the little clues her body gives her.
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Meet the Herbal Friends
Hidden throughout the Secret Garden are ten little herbal friends, each with something special to teach. From calming lavender to comforting chamomile, every friend introduces children to a different herb, its traditional uses, and a meaningful lesson inspired by nature.
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More than a story
Learn • Explore • Create • Grow
The Little Herbal Friends books are more than stories. Each adventure blends gentle learning with hands-on fun, helping children connect with herbs, nature, and healthy habits in a way that feels natural and exciting.
Learn
Discover herbs, how they grow, and some of their traditional uses.
Explore
Notice the natural world, ask questions, and build curiosity.
Create
Enjoy coloring pages, activities, puzzles, crafts, and garden-inspired projects.
Grow
Practice kindness, calm, confidence, body awareness, and other meaningful life lessons.
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Bring a little piece of the Secret Garden home. Discover books from The Little Herbal Friends Series, with more garden friends, activities, and special treasures to come.
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Meet the Author
Nicole Maggiore is a mother, homeschool educator, and student of naturopathy with a love for children, nature, and holistic living. Inspired by years of teaching, learning, and exploring the natural world with her family, she created The Little Herbal Friends Series to help children discover herbs, healthy habits, kindness, curiosity, and the joy of learning through nature.
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