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Beansprout

by Sarah Lynne Reul

When a seed doesn’t sprout

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AlbakiReads Editorial

When a seed doesn’t sprout

In Ms. Greene’s classroom, a seed-planting project turns into a lesson in disappointment when one child’s carefully tended seed fails to grow while the others sprout. The child’s decision to give up shifts when the leftover seeds face being discarded, opening the way to a shared garden project. Planting provides a concrete setting for conversations about feelings, setbacks, and trying again, with classmates involved in the second chance. The book connects a familiar classroom activity with social-emotional themes and offers an encouraging conclusion.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring disappointment and feelings
  • Families and educators looking for a picture book to prompt conversations about setbacks
  • Young readers interested in planting, seeds, and gardens

Themes

Disappointment and emotionsSecond chancesGrowing and gardeningClassroom cooperation

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Book overview

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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