The Branch

When an ice storm snaps a small girl's favourite branch from the tree in her yard, she's crestfallen. The girl's mom says it's just a branch. But not to her! "That was the branch i sat on, jumped from, played under. It was my castle, my spy base, my ship..." Luckily, her neighbour Mr.Frank understands. He says the branch has "potential." "What's potential?" she asks. "It means it's worth keeping." And so, with imagination and spirit, and Mr.Frank's guidance and tools, the girl transforms the broken branch into something whole and new, giving it another purpose, and her another place to treasure.

The Branch
Written by Mireille Messier
Illustrated by Pierre Pratt

Activities for You to Try

1. Branch Weaving

• Branch Weaving - ARTBARMake a beautiful weaving from an ordinary branch with yarn and beads.

2. DIY Heart Ornament

• DIY Heart Ornament (made from Wood Slices) - Red Ted Art's BlogA super sweet DIY Heart Ornament that doubles up as a photo frame.Lovely for Valentines, Christmas or Mother's Day. This DIY Heart Ornament is a great gift.

3. Build a Bug Hotel

• Simple Bug Hotel for Kids - Red Ted Art's BlogA great way to get the kids out in the garden and exploring is this oh so simple Bug Hotel for Kids! Fun and easy to make, great for discovery.