Garden Mystery

Caleb, a wombat, discovers that his plants are being eaten and sets up a fence to protect his garden. When he finds the fence broken, he decides to use a camera, only to discover that a rabbit is the culprit. Instead of getting angry, Caleb shares his garden with the rabbit, building it a little hut to sleep in. Their friendship grows as they work together, keeping the garden lush and productive.

This worksheet promotes problem-solving and empathy as students explore Caleb’s decision to share his garden. It encourages vocabulary development through contextual usage of words related to gardening and friendship. Additionally, students practice predictive skills as they think about potential solutions Caleb could choose. Reading comprehension is furthered as students follow the sequence of events and understand character motivations.