Wren and the Orchard Dragon
Three children are each given seeds. One buries hers and goes for a nap.
The orchard dragons sleep until the trees are tended, and tending is dull. Wren would much rather have an adventure than pull weeds, and the adventure will not start until the weeding is done.
This story is still being written, so details may change.
What it teaches
- DiligenceThe heart of this book. It quietly echoes The talents.
For parents: the Bible underneath
The story never names God or quotes Scripture. These notes show where each part comes from, so you can make the connection yourself. Each verse has a plain-words summary; read it in your family’s own Bible.
The talents
Passages to read together when the book arrives.
- Matthew 25:14-29Servants are trusted with money. Two put it to work, and one hides it.
- Proverbs 6:6-8Look at the ant, and learn from how it works.
Talk about it
- What job do you put off?
- How did the small jobs turn out to matter?