Makena planted six bean seeds with her grandmother Bibi Tano, then forgot to water them for three whole days. When she finally rushes to the garden, the drooping leaves fill her with guilt, but Bibi's gentle wisdom reveals a quiet truth: the beans have been waiting for her, and fixing a mistake is just another way of growing. A warm, lyrical picture book about the everyday magic of a garden, the weight of responsibility, and a grandmother's steady, patient love.
The Beans That Waited
Three forgotten days. Six wilting beans. And a grandmother who knew that love means coming back, even after you forget.
KES 100
CBC tags for this book
Core competencies
- Self-efficacy
Values
- Honesty
- Responsibility
Pertinent and contemporary issues
- Environmental Education and Climate Change
Language: English
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