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Read story and reflect

Resources

The Extraordinary Gardener Book - Sam Boughton

Instructions

This book is suitable for children from Early Years and could be used throughout primary school to varying degrees of complexity. It could be used as a starting point for Values of Community, Friendship, Imagination, Curiosity or Hope. It could also be used as a stimulus for Earth Day or National Plant A Flower Day!

The story is about a little boy called Joe who dreams of a world where plants and animals are free to grow wildly and freely. One day, Joe has the idea to plant an apple seed. He patiently waits and waits for it to sprout, but nothing appears to be happening. Joe goes back to reading and dreaming. Suddenly though, Joe catches a glimpse of something - a beautiful plant has grown! Joe cares for it and soon begins planting all kinds of seeds. As the plants grow, so does his neighbours' curiosity and joy. Joe notices this and begins giving people plants as presents; this transforms the community and the whole environment brightens as a result.

Tags

• Book
• gardener
• story
• Storytime
• values

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