A Tiny Seed

In a village on the slopes of Mount Kenya, a little girl worked in the fields with her mother. She worried as she saw the big forests disappearing, but she knew the power of a tiny seed.

Engagement Questions for “A Tiny Seed: The Story of Wangari Maathai”

Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:

Creativity & Imagination:

1. If you could plant a seed anywhere in the world, where would it be and what kind of tree would grow?
2. Imagine you are a tiny seed. What adventures might you have before becoming a big tree?
3. How would our world look if everyone planted a tree? Describe the changes you envision.

Feelings & Emotions:

1. How do you think Wangari felt when she saw the forests disappearing?
2. What emotions did Wangari experience when the trees she planted started to grow?
3. Can you share a time when you did something small that made a big difference? How did it make you feel?

Nature & Science:

1. Why are trees important for our environment?
2. What do trees need to grow healthy and strong?
3. How do forests help animals and people?

✍️ Written by: Nicola Rijsdijk  
🎨 Illustrated by: Maya Marshak
🎭 Designed by: Tarryn-Anne Anderson

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