This story time was all about growing and transforming, an idea forming from a small seed.

Stories

Kings of the Castle by Victoria Turnbull:

George wants to build a sand castle that would turn any monster green, but when he meets the strangest creature he has ever seen, the night takes an unexpected turn.

Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson:

Follow the tiny seed through its entire life cycle, as it grows into a zinnia in a garden full of buzzing bees, curious hummingbirds, and colorful butterflies!

 

The Book of Mistakes by Corrina Lukyen:

As an artist incorporates splotches of ‘mistakes’ into her art, she soon realizes that mistakes can instigate the brightest ideas and the most unique creations.

Films

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog (from Chrysanthemum; based on the story by Jack Kent)

Impressed by the proud caterpillar’s boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.

 

 

Continue the Fun

Hatching and Growing up
Preschool Storytime – Flowers!
Gardens/Fruits & Vegetables