Volume VIII · Stories of Joy and Hope
The Garden with Stefan’s Name
At Grandma and Grandpa’s, spring smelled of fresh earth. The trees in the orchard were in blossom, and the bees went from flower to flower. In the mornings, a blackbird sang on the highest branch of the apple tree. On the porch, the garden boots were drying in the sun.
The story continues in volume VIII, “Stories of Joy and Hope”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.