14 Mice Planting Pumpkins Author: Iwamura and Longman (Japan) Publisher: Relay Press

"14 Mice Planting Pumpkins" Synopsis: How can a small pumpkin seed produce a big pumpkin? The author uses ten little mice to plant pumpkins to let children experience the joy and achievement of harvesting after hard work. Children's independence comes from their parents' letting go and trust. This time, the little mice planted pumpkins. In addition to leading the reclamation and sowing at the beginning, the father gave all the responsibility to the children afterwards. Parents' trust is the greatest encouragement for children. The ten little mice are really serious and responsible and don't slack off. They live up to the trust and plant a big pumpkin. I hope that both children and mothers can feel the mice's intentions and encourage themselves to cultivate a good attitude of independence and responsibility.