Student resources

Inspired by Maximize Education’s ‘Planting the seeds of reading’ initiative, this page celebrates the power of stories to spark imagination, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Originally developed as part of the Morpeth Book Festival 2026, the project brings storytelling to life by pairing a beautifully illustrated short story with simple, meaningful activities, like planting sunflower seeds, so children can nurture both their reading skills and their sense of wonder.

Here, you can watch the story being read aloud, download engaging teaching resources, and access a printable version of the book to share in classrooms or at home. This growing collection of stories and resources is designed to support educators, parents and young readers alike, helping every child discover that, like a seed, a story has the power to grow into something truly extraordinary.