Story video · 1:57
The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb
Pip and Peb are two little seeds. One is brave and one is scared. Who will grow first?
The Queen Bee says
Being a little brave is how you grow.
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What did The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb teach us?
Read the story
A short version to read together. The whole story is in the video.
Show the words
Pip and Peb are two little seeds. They sleep side by side, deep in the soil.
Then spring comes, and the sun feels warm. One little seed can't wait to push up toward the sun. The other little seed feels scared. What is up there?
Being a little brave is how you grow.
Print and colour
Print a colouring page with space to draw the story, or a one-page activity card for the fridge.
For grown-ups
About this story
What happens
Pip and Peb are two seeds sleeping side by side in the soil. When spring comes, one of them can't wait to push up toward the sun, and the other is scared of what's up there. Kids who get nervous about new things will see a bit of themselves in this one.
Questions to ask afterwards
- Which seed would you like to be, Pip or Peb? Why?
- What is something new that felt scary before you tried it?
- What do seeds need to grow? What do you need to grow?
Something to try at home
Plant a bean in a clear cup with damp cotton wool. Watch it sprout together over a week and cheer for the brave little seed.
- Length
- 1:57
- Ages
- 3 to 8
A TaleBee cartoon about courage and patience.
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What is the moral of The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb?
Being a little brave is how you grow.
What is The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb about?
Pip and Peb are two seeds sleeping side by side in the soil. When spring comes, one of them can't wait to push up toward the sun, and the other is scared of what's up there. Kids who get nervous about new things will see a bit of themselves in this one.
What lesson does The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb teach?
It's a story about courage and patience. Being a little brave is how you grow.
How long is The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb?
1:57, which is about 2 minutes. It's a TaleBee story video told in simple English.
What age is The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb for?
Children aged 3 to 8. It's gentle, has a happy ending and works well at bedtime or in class.
