Heavy rain has drenched the garden and the lawn is waterlogged. The garden’s annual sports day is in jeopardy! Can Albert come up with a plan to save the day? Albert and his friends make a splash and learn it’s not always winning that’s important.

Perfect for:

• Children aged 3–5
• Fun and engaging garden adventures with Albert and his friends
• Introducing themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience
• Learning that it’s not always winning that matters
• Enjoyable picture books for storytime and early readers
• Fans of the Albert the Tortoise series
• Award-nominated illustrations (Yoto Carnegie Medal 2025)
• Celebrating outdoor play, sports, and friendship

Ian Brown is a London-based writer and producer for television and former journalist. His TV credits include The South Bank Show, This Is Your Life, Top Gear, entertainment shows and documentaries. He has written or produced for the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Harrison Ford, Simon Cowell, George Lucas, Liam Neeson, Martin Scorsese, Jamie Oliver and Homer Simpson among many others. The Albert series are his first book titles for children.

Eoin Clarke has worked for thirty years in the animation industry as a director, animator and storyboard artist – his directorial work across films, commercials and documentaries has garnered thirty awards. Clients include the BBC, Channel 4, BFI, and Ray Harryhausen, as a storyboard artist, as well as animation for the opening titles of popular TV series with Harry Hill and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. The Albert series are his first illustrated books. He lives in London.

'Another fab tale about teamwork, that also highlights the importance of being patient.' Books for Little Bookworms

'A very welcome addition to the Albert saga.' Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories