The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 'Story Garden'

We're excited to announce that the Summer Reading Challenge theme for 2025 is "Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors." This wonderful theme encourages children to explore the connection between storytelling and nature, focusing on adventures, fantasy, and the magical world of stories.

We would love for you to consider adding "Green Bean's Garden" to your Summer Reading Challenge reading list. Authored by Anita Frost, this book aims to foster a love for reading and learning in young children. Join Green Bean and Mr. Bear on a fun adventure into Green Bean's garden – a story of discovery with interactive flaps to lift! Little readers will follow signposts on their journey until Green Bean and Mr. Bear hear a mysterious sound.

​The "Story Garden" theme highlights several key aspects:

* **Nature and the Great Outdoors:**
It emphasizes the beauty of the natural world, encouraging children to connect with nature through reading.
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* **Storytelling:**
Children are invited to explore the magical world of stories and discover how nature inspires narratives.

* **Adventures and Fantasy:**
The theme incorporates elements of adventure and fantasy,
allowing children to escape into imaginative worlds through books.

The Summer Reading Challenge is free to join at libraries across the country and is aimed at children aged 4-11. Children can sign up at their local library, read six books, and collect stickers for their progress. Upon completion, they receive a medal and certificate, with some libraries offering additional prizes. Children can also participate online through the digital Summer Reading Challenge platform.

​For Summer 2025, you might also enjoy other Green Bean Books, such as "Green Bean At The Park," "Green Bean's Colours," or "Green Bean's Bedtime." For a shorter read, "Green Bean's Shapes" is a great option. If you're looking for paperbacks, "The Green Bean Collection Paperback" gift set is perfect for on-the-go reading.

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