Seed Magic

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Ages: 4-7 years

Seed Magic is a friendship story for learning about plant life cycles, seasons, and hibernation.

As he gathers food for the winter, Anxious Ant disturbs the garden peace. But Little Spider has a better idea Seed Magic! She shows Anxious Ant how to grow a giant spring feast, so he won't need to work so hard next year. Seen through the eyes of the creatures preparing for winter, this kind-hearted tale of coping with the seasons, with its engaging language, will take you on a fascinating journey into the miniature natural world.

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"McKinnon's ecologically minded tale unfolds with a gentleness that's in perfect harmony with her lesson. Tolland's beautiful illustrations do not anthropomorphize her characters but invest them with personality nonetheless; Little Spider's garden is indeed a lovely one. Sublime." --Kirkus Reviews

"A gentle tale of friendship combined with information on the life cycle of plants. Useful for teaching environmental lessons to early elementary schoolers." --School Library Journal

"This fun picture book features delightful characters, an engaging story and themes of teamwork, problem solving and friendship. ... This would make a wonderful teaching tool for children learning about nature, seasons and gardening." --Reading Time (Australia)

"Seed Magic is suitable for Junior Primary Science classes observing plants and their life cycles." --ReadPlus (Australia)

Author Bio

Natalie McKinnon is an early childhood educator with over 20 years' teaching experience in Australia. Margaret Tolland is a New Zealand artist and teacher with a 20-year career in arts education. In 2014, Margaret was a finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, and she currently teaches at the Pataka Museum.