Characters

• Caleb — toddler boy: A curious 3-year-old boy with light fair skin, big round hazel eyes, short tousled sandy-brown hair with a slight cowlick, rosy cheeks. Wearing a signature red explorer vest with gold buttons over a yellow-and-white striped t-shirt, green cargo shorts, white socks, and little brown lace-up boots. Always carries a tiny blue backpack with a star keychain.
• Lily — young girl: A confident 5-year-old girl with light fair skin matching Caleb, long wavy sandy-brown hair often in two braids with pink ribbons, bright hazel eyes like her brother, a small beauty mark on her left cheek. Wearing a coral-pink t-shirt with a sunflower print, denim overalls with a daisy patch on the pocket, and yellow rain boots.
• Sarah — mother: A warm, graceful mother with light fair skin, long straight sandy-brown hair usually in a loose ponytail with a scrunchie, soft hazel eyes, light freckles across her nose and cheeks. Wearing a teal v-neck wrap top, comfortable cream joggers, and white slip-on canvas shoes. A small gold locket necklace around her neck.
• Bubbles — golden retriever puppy: A round, fluffy golden retriever puppy with soft golden-cream fur, big soulful dark brown eyes, a shiny black nose, floppy velvety ears, a spotted pink tongue that always sticks out, and a constantly wagging tail. Wearing a teal bandana with white paw prints tied around his neck.

Full Story

Scene 1: Caleb and Lily stand excitedly in the garden. 'What are we planting today, Mom?' asks Caleb.

Scene 2: Mom kneels beside the garden bed. ‘Today, we’re planting tomato seeds!’ she announces cheerfully.

Scene 3: Lily giggles. 'Why do you hum, Mom?' she asks, scrunching her nose. ‘It’s silly!’

Scene 4: Mom chuckles, ‘Plants love music! It helps them grow strong!’ Caleb nods, wide-eyed.

Scene 5: With a gentle pat, Caleb helps bury the seeds. ‘I love our garden!’ he exclaims.

Scene 6: Mom starts humming a sweet tune, softly swaying as she works. The flowers dance in agreement!

Scene 7: Lily rolls her eyes playfully. ‘I wish I could hear the plants sing back!’

Scene 8: Mom smiles, ‘With love and patience, they might just do that!’ Caleb giggles in delight.

Scene 9: Suddenly, Bubbles digs in the soil with his little paws! ‘What’s he doing?’ Lily laughs.

Scene 10: Out pops a bright orange carrot! ‘Look what Bubbles found!’ Caleb shouts in surprise.

Scene 11: Mom smiles at her little gardeners. ‘See? Everything grows better with love!’

Scene 12: Caleb and Lily sway to their mom’s garden song, giggling and dancing with Bubbles. 'Let's sing to the plants!'