Rosie Plants a Radish
#2 in Garden Adventures Series
What’s inside...
Rosie the rabbit loves radishes and decides to grow some with her friends Worm and Ladybird in her garden. As they plant the radishes, Rosie learns about how plants grow through interactive flaps that reveal gardening secrets. The Lift-the-Flap Nature Books also come with seeds for children to start their own gardens after reading about Rosie's adventures.
Discussion points
What do you think Rosie learned from planting a radish?
How do you feel when you help take care of plants or pets?
Why is it important to be patient when we are waiting for something to grow or happen?
How do you think the garden would look if Rosie planted more vegetables?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences with planting or caring for something.
Ask your child how they would feel in Rosie’s situation and what they would have done differently.
Discuss the importance of patience and the rewards of nurturing nature, drawing parallels to everyday life.
Consider starting a small planting project with your child to bring the themes of the book to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Rosie takes on the task of planting and nurturing a radish, showing dedication and commitment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take care of their belongings or a pet, understanding the importance of consistent care.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Rosie learns that gardening requires waiting patiently for the radish to grow, despite her eagerness to see results.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by understanding that some tasks, like homework or learning a new skill, require time and patience.
Example Lesson: The rewards of hard work
Explanation: After diligently tending to her plant, Rosie experiences the joy of seeing her radish grow, highlighting the payoffs of persistence and effort.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that perseverance in their tasks, be it academic or extracurricular, can lead to rewarding outcomes.
Example Lesson: Connection to nature
Explanation: Through her gardening, Rosie fosters a relationship with the environment, learning about the growth cycles of plants.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to engage in outdoor activities and appreciate the natural world around them.