Oopsie Gardeners Book 1: Hired by Mistake (Pre-Order: This item will ship in early March 2026)

(Pre-Order: RELEASE DATE 1 MARCH 2026 - This item will ship in early March 2026)

Oopsie Gardeners Book 1: Hired by Mistake (Book 1 in the NEW chapter book series)

One garden. Two bunnies. Endless oopsies.

Pip and Pat Pickle just want to sell lettuce. Instead, they accidentally get hired as the official gardeners at the joyfully messy Goodworth Estate.                                                                           
With one week to complete a list of very confusing tasks (‘Make the fountain sparkle’?), they must prove they’re up to the job… even though they’ve never gardened before.

Armed with prunes, a serious notebook, and a whole lot of determination, the Pickle siblings soon discover that good things can grow, even from their biggest oopsies.

A laugh-out-loud junior fiction series full of silly mix-ups, garden mishaps, kindness, and blooming where you’re planted.

Perfect for readers aged 6–10 who love a whole lot of fun.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Series

• A hilarious new take on classic mix-ups. Fans of Amelia Bedelia will love Pip and Pat’s literal gardening mistakes. (A favourite is when they put prunes on the bushes instead of actually pruning the bushes!)
• Lovable sibling duo: Pip (the organised perfectionist) and Pat (the chaotic dreamer) bring endless comedy and heart.
• Lots of humour with dashes of grace, patience, and kindness.
• Universal kid appeal with talking animals, silly misunderstandings, and garden chaos, which is perfect for boys and girls aged 6–10.
• A strong series hook with brand-new 'oopsie; adventures in every book for repeatable fun.
• Perfect for read-alouds or first independent reading with short chapters, illustrations, and laugh-out-loud fun.

🌿 Product Features 

Hilarious, wholesome fun: Laugh-out-loud garden adventures with Pip and Pat Pickle, two well-meaning bunny siblings who always try their best (even when everything goes wrong!).

Perfect for early readers (ages 6–10): Easy-to-read chapters, charming black-and-white illustrations, and short, funny scenes that keep kids turning the pages. Ideal for both independent reading and family read-alouds.

Lovable sibling duo: Pip (the organised perfectionist) and Pat (the chaotic dreamer) bring endless comedy, heart, and gentle lessons.

Positive values and life lessons: Encourages perseverance, teamwork, and “blooming where you’re planted” through humour, kindness, and faith-filled grace moments.

A series kids will want to collect: Each book features a brand-new “oopsie” adventure for repeatable fun and laughter.