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The Big Yellow Seed

By Marion, Sheila Grether

The Big Yellow Seed

By Marion, Sheila Grether

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Description
The story follows Otto, a perceptive child who feels disconnected from his peers' obsession with electronic devices. His compassion leads him to rescue a beetle, who in turn gifts him a magic seed with the power to grant four wishes. While Otto uses some wishes for personal fantasy (a treehouse, a talking dog), his ultimate wish is empathetic and community-minded: he wishes for the other children to see the natural world with the same wonder he does. This book serves as a fantastic conversation starter for classrooms and libraries, with built-in discussion questions that encourage children to ponder their relationship with technology, articulate what they discover in nature, and explore the limits of their own imaginations. It's a powerful tool for promoting social-emotional learning (SEL), highlighting the rewards of kindness, the value of being different, and the transformative power of unplugging and engaging with the real world.
Product details
Number of Pages:
50
Release Date:
2025-12-03
Publication Date:
2025-12-03
Publisher:
Howard Publication
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798295440113
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
1
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
473 g
Height:
221 cm
Width:
286 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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