Life story of beans
Lisa Treffry-Goatley
Lisa Treffry-Goatley

My friend gave me beans from her garden.

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I plant a bean in the soil.

2

The bean germinates in the soil.

3

The seedling grows up to the sun.

The root grows down.

4

The seedling sprouts above the soil.

5

The seedling grows,

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and grows.

7

I plant more beans.

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The plants grow,

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and grow.

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The plants produce bean pods.

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The plants grow up, up, over my wall!

12

I pick the bean pods when they are dry.

13

I collect the beans from the pods.

14

I cook the beans with red onion and herbs.

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These beans are ready to eat.

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Life story of beans
Author - Lisa Treffry-Goatley
Illustration - Lisa Treffry-Goatley
Language - English
Level - First words