My Baba's Garden
By Jordan Scott
The Story
A young boy spends his mornings with his Baba, his grandmother, tending her garden and eating together, until the day comes when he gets to care for her the way she's always cared for him.
Why It's Special
For families who share a home or a garden across generations, this is the quiet morning routine your child already knows by heart, rendered tender and true.
- Big idea: Love doesn't need a shared language — gestures, food, and showing up together morning after morning say everything.
- Vibes: Quiet, tender, wistful, grounded in small daily rituals.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about grandparents and family routines
- are working on noticing and caring for a family member in need
- respond well to gentle, quiet stories over fast-paced ones
- like to talk about gardening, cooking, or mealtime traditions
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What do you and someone in your family like to do together every morning, like the boy and his Baba?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy felt when it was his turn to take care of Baba?
- Observation: Baba and the boy don't share the same language — how do you think they understand each other?
- Real-life connection: Why do you think Baba cares so much about not wasting food?
- Imagination: If you had a garden with someone you love, what would you want to grow together?
