Seed Magic

K-Gr 2—Gentle Spider lives in a garden in harmony with nature. But her quiet life is disrupted by Anxious Ant noisily hoarding away seeds for the coming winter. Worried that the garden will be stripped bare, Spider encourages Ant to leave some seeds for planting in the spring. After the cold winter, Spider shows Ant that with the help of sunshine and rain, a few seeds will magically sprout into a plentiful crop of corn. Ant then realizes that, rather than hoarding only for himself, he can plan for the future and ensure a bountiful garden. Watercolor illustrations in garden tones of green, brown and yellow help tell a fanciful ecological tale for young students of nature. Along with a tender story of renewal and friendship, children will learn of the ongoing life cycle of plant life and the benefits of not being greedy.