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Description
Kayla is unhappy when her family must grow beans for their community farm. But Kayla finds out how much fun beans can be as she watches them sprout from seeds to pods.
Quick Summary
In "Surprising Beans" by Blaisdell, Molly, Kayla reluctantly helps her family grow beans on their community farm but learns to love watching the seeds transform into pods. The book explores themes of overcoming initial reluctance, discovering new interests, and connecting with family through farming and nature. If your kid likes "The Little Hen" or books about watching things grow, they'll appreciate this gentle story about a child finding joy in unexpected places. This book is perfect for kindergarten through third-grade readers at a 2.8 reading level who enjoy short, heartwarming stories about family and growing things.