Susanne Bohne

A participatory book to explore and experience spring together. Wilma the worm is excited: Spring is back. Together with children aged 4 and up in daycare, kindergarten, and preschool, the clever worm discovers how hedgehog Isi wakes up from hibernation and which tiny vampires live in the grass. Mona the monthly worm helps Belinda the bee in the rain and reveals the recipe for 'Magic Mud Seed Balls' that make every meadow bloom and help preserve the bees' habitat, while ladybug Willi finds a special friend and Alma the alphabet worm explains the ABCs. Engaging stories for reading aloud and participating, along with creative pages including free downloads like profiles of hedgehogs, bees, and ladybugs, as well as figures for storytelling, await discovery in this special preschool booklet. Wilma lovingly explores spring with children. The topics include, among others: - Protecting and saving bees - Friendship and helpfulness - What are early bloomers - Why it gets warmer in spring - Hamster Herbert and Zens the tick (about tiny vampires) - Learning letters with Alma the alphabet worm. With exercises, a spring-themed hidden picture card, coloring pages, figures for storytelling, an initial sound poster, and plenty of space for creativity. All creative pages are available as extras for download and unlimited printing. All learning stories have also been designed for educational use in daycare, nursery, kindergarten, and elementary school (1st and 2nd grade) and can be used as project ideas on the theme of 'spring' or in morning circles. Wilma the worm says: 'I tell you stories that inspire courage - because you are a wonderful girl and a wonderful boy - stories that empower and in which I lovingly and without a raised finger discover the world together with you. Come with me to the meadow behind the yellow house at the end of the street and discover spring with me.'.