Ava is delighted when Gran and Grandad give her a small piece of their garden to call her own. With help and advice, Ava's garden is soon ready for plants.

However, Ava is a little disappointed whenshe is given some tiny, fragile snowdrop bulbs. Would they be strong enough to grow into flowers? How will they survive the long, bitter winter?Will Ava be patient enough to wait for them to grow?Find out when you join Ava on her exciting learning journey about our marvellous natural world!You may also enjoy Ava and Mishti's little quiz at the end of the story.

I do hope Ava's story will inspire a love and curiosity for our wondrous natural world. Children are the future care takers of Earth; I feel now more than ever before, children should be encouraged and taught how to protect this beautiful but vulnerable planet that we share.

Something as simple as planting flowers or recyclingare small but important steps in the right direction. Brave Little Snowdrops could be a useful resource to include in an EYFS topic or an enjoyable story at bedtime.

Ava's learning journey continues in the Eco Acorns series, with more stories to follow. .

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