The Children’s Book You Can Plant: Meet Sprout Story, the Aussie Innovation Getting Kids Back Outside

Parents, imagine this moment. Your child finishes a bedtime story, carefully tears out a page, plants it in the soil and a few weeks later their favourite character begins sprouting in the garden. No screens, no bargaining, just nature, curiosity and the kind of gentle magic childhood deserves.

Sprout Story is Australia’s first plantable children’s book series and it is quickly becoming the most joyful way to get kids outdoors. Each story introduces characters like Tommy the Tomato, Cara the Carrot and Leah the Lettuce who literally grow into real vegetables once the story ends and the planting begins. For parents craving something meaningful, hands on and simple, this is it.

A Story Rooted in Family, Heritage and Heart

Sprout Story was created by lifelong friends Anthony Savas and Elias Anargyros who grew up surrounded by backyard veggie patches tended by their Greek grandparents. These gardens were the heart of family life. They were where lessons were learned, stories were shared and food was grown with love and patience.

Anthony and Elias wanted to recreate that experience for today’s kids who often spend more time with screens than soil. Sprout Story blends nostalgia with modern learning, giving families a moment to slow down and reconnect with something wholesome. The series honours the traditions many parents and grandparents grew up with while making gardening playful and accessible for a new generation.

Where Play, Learning and Nature Come Together

Sprout Story feels magical but it is also incredibly clever. It brings together early literacy, sensory play, fine motor skills, curiosity and responsibility in a way that feels natural and fun.

Kids read the story, follow the journey of their favourite character, then plant a page and care for it over time. They learn patience as they wait for sprouts to appear. They learn pride when they see something they planted begin to grow. And they learn where food comes from in a real, tangible way.

Early childhood educators have already shown strong interest, with a teacher resource guide now in development. The books support learning across sustainability, science, food origins, problem solving and emotional development.

Sustainable, Thoughtful and Made for Little Hands

Every detail has been considered. The books use soy based inks, biodegradable paper and cotton thread binding. The seed embedded pages are safe for children and easy to plant. The stories themselves are gentle, imaginative and designed to spark conversations about nature and growth.

At $21.95 per book or $59.95 for the set, the range is also an affordable gifting option for birthdays, Christmas or simply to introduce something new for weekend activities.

Why Parents Are Falling in Love With It

Sprout Story only launched last month but the response has been immediate. Parents are looking for ways to reduce screen time, build connection and introduce their children to nature in a way that is fun rather than forced. These books offer a moment of calm and creativity for families who want something meaningful to share together.

There is something special about watching a child tend to their garden because a story inspired them to do it. It feels like childhood in its purest form.

Plant the story. Grow the character. Watch the wonder unfold.

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