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A Bite with a Venus Fly-Trap
Venus Fly-Traps are not very picky with where they get their nutrients from, living in poor soil conditions they will even eat bugs! Bean learns to try new foods with the Venus Fly-Trap. Bon Appetit!
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ALOGUE May 2024
Succulents store a lot of water inside to withstand arid environments. They also come in many forms, so Bean learns to embrace the way his body looks and appreciates it for keeping him healthy.
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Bandaids From Grass Blades
When grass is damaged, it releases warning signals to other plants to warn of danger and to receive help. Bean learns to ask for help and support from others when having an accident.
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Bedtime With Acacia and Ants
Acacia trees provide ants with homes, and these ants protect the trees from danger. Bean learns how to find comfort in pets during bedtime and overcoming nightmares.
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Cherry Blossoms for Three Days
Cherry blossoms don’t last very long, like all plants, they grow and change throughout time. Bean learns to embrace changes that happen later in life, such as growing older, and new friendships blossoming.
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Directions From Dandelions
Dandelions are pretty resilient and can live almost anywhere, while travelling great distances. Bean learns that there’s good things that come with being in new places, such as new friends!
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Every Rose Has it's Thorns
Introducing our main character, Bean, getting picked on at school. Meeting the Rose, who uses sharp thorns to ward off unwanted pests, he learns how to create his own protection with a sweater, as well as standing up for himself.
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Hakea the Prudent Pyrophyte
Hakea are hardy plants that invest in larger seeds to make sure the plant survives in case of fire or other natural disasters. Bean learns to focus on what’s important, such as the safety of his parents rather than replaceable objects damaged from... More
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Keeping Afloat with Water Lilies
Water lilies are aquatic plants that prefer calm waters and have adapted to stay on top of it. Bean learns to manage life’s challenges by taking time to relax and de-stress.
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Underground Onion
Onions and other kinds of bulbs stay underground during the winter to avoid the frost. Bean meets the Onion and learns to stay safe indoors when the weather is bad outside.
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Pirashan Ambihaibahan aka. Piru
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“Green Thumbs” is a series following a child who is joined by whimsical plant characters, each teaching them how they survive daily life. Taking inspiration from the various survival mechanisms and...” [More]