Personalised book about welcoming everyone: your child's Secret Garden Sign

What happens in your child's Secret Garden Sign

1. Your child discovers a small, peaceful garden corner.
2. A new child looks in but does not know if they may join.
3. Your child paints a sign saying, “Everyone is welcome.”
4. More children bring seeds, watering cans and ideas to share.
5. The garden corner becomes a place where everyone has a job and a space.

How the first page could read

On a sunny morning, your child found a quiet corner behind the shed, where daisies nodded beside a little gate. “This can be my garden spot,” said your child, carrying a tin of seeds and a small wooden board. But the corner felt rather empty with only one pair of hands.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

For children aged 3 to 6, this is a clear, everyday story about noticing when somebody might be unsure and making room for them. The handmade sign gives your child a practical way to show kindness: not simply saying that everyone can join, but creating a visible welcome and sharing the jobs. Garden details such as seeds, paint and watering cans make the action easy to talk about after reading. Seeing your child turn a private corner into a shared one can prompt gentle conversations about inviting someone into a game, offering a turn, and asking what they would like to do.

Reading it together

• Pause when the new child reaches the gate and ask your child what might help them feel welcome.
• Point to the garden jobs and let your child choose one they would like to share with somebody.
• After reading, make a simple welcome sign together for a play space at home.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour can make the painted sign, growing flowers and small garden details feel warm and easy to explore. A sidekick idea: a robin who delivers tiny seed packets. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.