The Puzzle of the Grumpy Gardener

29th January: What Shall We Do Today?

By: P.D. Cain

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Magical Adventure Through Seven Special Days!
When a mysterious backwards wind and a crystal carnation transport three best friends into a realm of enchanted gardens, they discover that January 29th isn't just one special day—it's SEVEN extraordinary celebrations rolled into one magical adventure!

Perfect for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Who Love:

• Magical adventures with relatable characters
• Puzzles, riddles, and brain-teasing challenges
• Stories that teach while entertaining
• Diverse, friendship-focused narratives
• Chapter books that build reading confidence

In "The Puzzle of the Grumpy Gardener," children will:
Meet Cornelius Curmudgeon, the lovable grumpy gardener who needs their help to restore seven magical gardens where everything has gotten scrambled. From the Puzzle Garden where jigsaws are too easy, to the Cornchip Path sprouting brussels sprouts instead of corn, nothing is as it should be!
Travel through enchanted realms where the children must:

• Solve a giant Rubik's Cube using teamwork and creative thinking
• Trust Grover, a grumpy-but-lovable guide dog, to lead them with eyes closed
• Free Thomas Paine's statue by thinking independently and questioning everything
• Help Kansas find its place on the puzzle map of America
• Discover how carnations can mean different things to different people

Educational Themes Woven Into the Adventure:
✓ Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✓ The importance of teamwork and different perspectives
✓ Understanding guide dogs and accessibility
✓ Independent thinking and questioning assumptions
✓ How diversity strengthens communities
✓ State history and American heritage
✓ Emotional intelligence and accepting different personalities

Why Parents and Teachers Love the "What Shall We Do Today?" Series:

• Age-appropriate vocabulary with engaging, fast-paced storytelling
• Strong, diverse characters who model positive problem-solving
• Educational content seamlessly integrated into magical adventures
• Perfect chapter length for read-alouds or independent reading
• Discussion questions naturally embedded in the narrative
• Celebrates both logic and creativity, order and freedom

Inside This Book:

• 8 exciting chapters with clear headings for easy navigation
• Vivid sensory details and sound effects that bring magic to life
• Characters who use their unique strengths to overcome challenges
• A satisfying conclusion where children reflect on what they've learned
• Approximately 4,500 words—perfect for building reading stamina

Whether you're looking for an engaging read-aloud for your classroom, a bedtime story that sparks imagination, or a chapter book to help young readers transition to longer narratives, "The Puzzle of the Grumpy Gardener" delivers magic, meaning, and memorable characters.
Ideal for:

• Elementary school classroom libraries (Grades 1-4)
• Homeschool reading curriculum
• Reluctant readers who need engaging content
• Gifted young readers ready for chapter books
• Bedtime read-alouds that take 3-4 nights
• Teaching units on problem-solving, diversity, or American history
• Parents seeking screen-free entertainment with educational value

Book 312 in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series—where every day brings a new magical adventure, and every adventure teaches something wonderful!
Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their puzzle-solving, garden-restoring, friendship-celebrating adventure today!