Beansprout

Written & illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul

A student's seed won't sprout, leading to lessons in disappointment and second chances.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Ms. Greene's class, one student faces a stubborn seed that refuses to sprout while others thrive. Frustration leads to a vow to never plant again, but when leftover seeds face the trash, a new plan emerges. Can teamwork and second chances transform disappointment into a flourishing garden? Discover a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope.

From the publisher

What happens when you do everything right, but it doesn’t work out? When classmates start having success with their seeds, one student’s just won’t sprout. A picture book about planting and growing, where grown-ups and kids can talk about disappointment, emotions, and second chances. It’s seed-planting time in Ms. Greene’s classroom! One of the kids has big predictions for their mystery seed and does everything just so to make sure it grows. But as all the other seeds start to sprout, theirs . . . doesn’t. So they proclaim they’ll never try to grow another seed again! But when they learn the leftover seeds will be thrown out, they start to think about second chances and enlists their classmates to help plant a beautiful garden for all to enjoy. A fantastic social-emotional learning book that’ll inspire conversations about handling disappointment and one’s emotions, while leaving readers with an encouraging and hopeful ending.

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