Helen Nicoll and Jan Pieลkowski
Meg's Veg
Helen Nicoll and Jan PieลkowskiWhat it's about
Meg the witch, Mog the cat and Owl plant a vegetable garden. Owl plants peas and carrots, Mog plants a pumpkin, and Meg plants some mystery seeds. But when Meg tries to help the garden grow with her spells, things don't quite go to plan!
Why we love it
It's a simple story for young children that shows the wonderful results you can get when you care for plants, often with a few surprises along the way! It's perfect to share with our forest school friends in October, when pumpkins appear in the shops and many of us dress up as witches for Halloween.
A hidden message: Meg's spells show that plants need just the right amount of sun and rain. Too much of either and the garden struggles. It's a simple way to start talking about what plants need to grow, and about how weather affects the food we eat.
Did you know?
Meg and Mog have been casting their spells for over 50 years, so grown-ups may remember them from when they were little too!
Questions to ask while reading
- What do you think Meg's mystery seeds will grow into?
- What do plants need to grow?
- What happened when there was too much sun?
- If you had a vegetable garden, what would you grow?