{"product_id":"anfisa-plants-a-rock-svetlana-perry-9798994845851","title":"Anfisa Plants A Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Anfisa the Monkey in this gentle picture book about gardening, curiosity, and early science for preschoolers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Anfisa plants an acorn and a rock, she learns what can grow and what cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnfisa Plants a Rock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, young readers join Anfisa in the garden as she digs in the soil and discovers a surprising treasure: an acorn. With care and excitement, Anfisa plants the seed. Then, in her playful monkey way, she decides to plant something else too-a rock! Together, Anfisa and the narrator patiently water and wait to see what will happen. Little children are invited to join the experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore long, a beautiful sprout peeks out of the soil. The acorn is growing! But the rock stays just the same. Through gentle humor and curiosity, children learn an important early science concept: living things can grow, while nonliving things do not. Anfisa's joyful reactions help young readers understand that both seeds and rocks belong in nature-even if they change in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a preschool gardening teacher, this story introduces science and nature concepts in a calm, developmentally appropriate way for young children. The language is simple, rhythmic, and engaging, making it perfect for read-alouds at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enature fact page\u003c\/strong\u003e explaining why seeds grow, and rocks do not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eplayful song\u003c\/strong\u003e set to a familiar tune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehands-on garden activity\u003c\/strong\u003e that encourages children to plant their own seed and observe its growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnfisa Plants a Rock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e supports early learning by helping children: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the difference between living and nonliving things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn what plants need to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice patience, observation, and care for nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild curiosity and confidence through exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages \u003cstrong\u003e3-6\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gentle picture book blends storytelling, early science, and hands-on learning. Ideal for parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and nature-loving families, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnfisa Plants a Rock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e invites children to slow down, look closely, and celebrate the small miracles happening right beneath their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Svetlana Perry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994845851\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Svetlana Perry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Svetlana Perry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852755120383,"sku":"9798994845851","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/anfisa-plants-a-rock-svetlana-perry-9798994845851","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}