Weslandia

A boy with a summer to fill decides to grow his own civilization from scratch, planting a mystery crop that towers over him and ends up supplying food, clothing, shelter, and games.

For the kid who'd rather invent an entire world than follow the one everybody else lives in, Weslandia hands over the blueprint.

• Big idea: Being different from everyone else isn't a problem to fix — it can be the start of something whole and self-made.
• Vibes: Inventive, sunny, quietly triumphant.

• enjoy stories about building something from nothing
• are working on feeling good about being different
• like to invent games and make-believe worlds
• respond well to quiet, determined heroes rather than loud ones

• Story & problem-solving: What gave Wesley the idea to grow his own civilization instead of doing a regular summer project?
• Imagination: If you started your own civilization like Wesley did, what would you plant or build first?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Wesley felt when his neighbors and classmates started paying attention to his garden?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever done something differently from everyone else, the way Wesley did?
• Big ideas: Why do you think Wesley wanted to make his own food, clothes, and games instead of using the ones everyone else had?