Angelina and the Flower Garden

Name: Angelina and the Flower Garden
ISBN: 9780448490069

For the early reader who loves to help out, Angelina shows how small mice can make a big difference through teamwork and a bit of creativity in the garden.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is facing a setback or feeling discouraged by a problem that feels too big for them to solve. It is a gentle guide for navigating moments when things do not go as planned, showing how creative thinking can turn a frustration into a win-win for everyone involved. In this story, Angelina and her classmates are devastated when birds begin eating their beautiful school flower garden. Rather than getting angry or giving up, the mice work together to build a birdhouse, providing the birds with their own space while protecting the flowers. It is a perfect choice for parents wanting to model proactive problem solving and empathy for nature in children aged 4 to 6.

Animals Teamwork & Collaboration Nature & Outdoors Farming & Gardening Empathy & Kindness Dance Birds Resilience & Perseverance

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

The garden being ruined causes some mild distress for the characters.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and safe. The 'conflict' of the birds eating the garden is handled with curiosity rather than fear or aggression. There are no heavy themes, making it a very low-stakes, high-comfort read.