Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Best Gardening Book
Strawberry Shortcake Series
What’s inside...
This book guides young gardeners through the process of planting bulbs and seeds, and growing their own berry patch. It includes a glossary and sidebars with information on various plants, tools, and garden facts. Additionally, the book ties into a new Strawberry Shortcake video, providing a comprehensive resource for budding gardeners.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Strawberry Shortcake
Discussion points
What do you think Strawberry Shortcake enjoys most about gardening?
How do you think the garden feels when it’s taken care of?
Can you name some fruits and vegetables you would like to grow in a garden?
What are some ways we can take care of plants in our own home or garden?
How do you feel when you help with gardening or see plants grow?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences with plants or gardening, enhancing their connection to the book.
Ask your child to describe what they would include in their ideal garden, fostering creativity and personal investment in the gardening theme.
Let the child lead parts of the conversation, which can give you insight into their understanding and feelings towards nature and responsibility.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book shows Strawberry Shortcake and her friends taking care of their garden, demonstrating the responsibilities involved in nurturing plants.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by helping with tasks at home, like watering plants or cleaning up their room, to develop a sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the gardening process, the characters work together to achieve a common goal, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to participate in group activities at school or collaborate with siblings on projects at home, reinforcing cooperative skills.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The book highlights the growth process of plants, teaching children that results are not immediate and patience is required.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to practice patience in real life by engaging in activities that require waiting, such as baking cookies or saving up for a special toy.
Example Lesson: Caring for the environment
Explanation: Strawberry Shortcake and her friends show care for their environment by maintaining a healthy garden, which can teach children the importance of environmental stewardship.
Real-World Application: This can translate into children taking initiative in recycling efforts, or participating in community clean-up days.
Example Lesson: Healthy eating
Explanation: As the characters grow their own fruits and vegetables, the book promotes the benefits of healthy eating habits.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to make healthier food choices and might be encouraged to try growing their own simple plants, like tomatoes or herbs, and include them in meals.