On the Top of Dudley's Pond - Dinah Mason Eagers

"I'm more important than everybody else," said Lily Alba. "I'm the Queen of the Pond ..."  Lily Alba is in for a surprise. A friendly nod from a heron has made her think she is the most important living thing in Dudley's pond.  But when she bans the frogs from singing and tips the dragonfly larvae off her lily pad, everyone begins to get worried. Queen Lily is making a mess of things!  Luckily, a brave bee steps in before life in the pond goes horribly wrong.  How does pond life work? Lily Alba has to find out ...  A beautiful story for all ages about the importance of biodiversity - the fabulous second book in the 'beautiful ... engaging and memorable' Dudley's Garden series which includes At the Bottom of Dudley's Garden and In the Middle of Dudley's Log Pile. WINNER of the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023