Seeds (Voices Leveled Library)
Description
After Mr. Harada's wife passes away, Tony and Brandon, two boys who live in his apartment building, decide to cheer him up by ordering a Japanese vegetable that he misses being able to buy. Mr. Harada is so thrilled with the gift that it inspires the idea to plant a whole garden in a nearby vacant lot. Mr. Harada, the boys, and other friends from the building start the garden with gusto. However, someone is littering the garden and leaving hateful graffiti every night.
Activities
Understanding What We Read
In the beginning of the book, Brandon and Tony notice that Mr. Harada looks older and skinnier after the passing of his wife. After reading Chapter 3...
Recognizing Our Feelings
After working so hard to plant his seeds, Mr. Harada’s garden is destroyed day after day. Have a conversation with your child: Ask them: “How would y...
Your Turn!
Mr. Harada and his neighbors plant different kinds of plants and vegetables in their garden. Using what you have at home or after visiting a local pl...
