Sunflower Hour (22) (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse)
#22 in The adventures of Sophie Mouse Series
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What’s inside...
In the twenty-second installment of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie and her friends help organize Sunflower Hour, a new Silverlake Forest tradition in which young animals adopt a sunflower seedling, nurture it for one hour each day, and celebrate its first full bloom together. While learning about patience, responsibility, and the life cycle of plants, Sophie must also solve a mystery: why do a few of the seedlings keep disappearing at night? Her investigation uncovers an unexpected culprit and teaches everyone the value of understanding another creature’s needs.
Character compass
Sophie Mouse
Owen Snake
Hattie Frog
Ms. Wise
Discussion points
Why is it important to care for a plant every day?
How did Sophie show empathy toward the field mice?
What would you do if something you worked on was threatened?
How can our family start a ‘Sunflower Hour’ at home?
Tip: Role play these questions
Plant a real seed together and track its growth.
Act out the investigation using toys for clues.
Connect Sophie’s solution to sharing household resources.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Patience yields growth
Explanation: Daily care of sunflowers shows slow progress.
Real-World Application: Children learn to wait for results, like saving allowance.
Example Lesson: Empathy prevents conflict
Explanation: Sophie sympathizes with hungry mice instead of blaming.
Real-World Application: Kids consider others’ feelings before reacting.
Example Lesson: Teamwork solves problems
Explanation: Friends share clues and responsibilities.
Real-World Application: Group projects at school benefit from shared tasks.
Example Lesson: Responsibility is rewarding
Explanation: Caring for seedlings brings a blooming celebration.
Real-World Application: Completing chores leads to family recognition.