In the garden, down below,
Lies a place where things can grow.
It's not a place that you can see,
But it's important, just believe.

It's called compost, a natural way
To reuse what we throw away.
The things we toss that once seemed dead,
Can bring new life instead.

Decay is not always bad,
It's how new life can be had.
And the benefit we gain from this,
Is a healthy garden, full of bliss.

We need to be frugal with what we use,
To avoid a world that's polluted and abused.
We must be good citizens, you see,
And care for the earth, naturally.

By being intelligent and wise,
We can anticipate what we need to do to survive.
Barren lands can flourish once more,
Consequently, life can be restored.

So let's be kids who love to play,
But also kids who care each day.
Let's take care of the earth and all it gives,
And make compost our new way to live.

Reflections

1. What did Sam find that started his adventure?
2. How did Sam feel when he discovered the key and the hidden room?
3. What family secret did Sam uncover with the key?
4. Did Sam do the right thing by keeping the secret and not telling anyone? Why or why not?
5. What would you do if you found a mysterious key like Sam?
6. What lesson did Sam learn from his adventure?
7. Have you ever had an adventure like Sam's? If not, what kind of adventure would you like to have?
8. How did the story make you feel?
9. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
10. Do you think Sam will continue to have more adventures? Why or why not?