Anywhere Farm
Written by Phyllis Root and illustrated by Brian Karas

If we are thinking seriously about the impact we make on our planet shouldn't we be considering growing (and therefore) eating our own food?

Discuss the question above.
What are the benefits of growing and eating our own food? 
How would this help the planet?
How would it help the health of the human being?
What economic benefits would there be?
​What negative effects might be experienced?

Introduction

Look at the front cover.
What do you think the author is suggesting by the title and cover illustrations of this book?
What do you think is an "Anywhere Farm?"
Who is the author and illustrator suggesting should be involved in an Anywhere Farm?
What will happen in this story?
Read the blurb. Does it help you making predictions about the text?

Reading and discussing the text

Read the story through.

1. Who do you think this story is aimed at? What evidence do you have?
2. What does the author suggest are the vital ingredients for an anywhere farm?
3. How do the illustrations show us what people feel when they start to grow their own anywhere farm?
4. The author says that once you start growing your anywhere farm that visitors will start coming. Not only will the insects and small bugs love the environment you are creating but others will come too. How will other people benefit from seeing and visiting your garden?
5. How will your community and the wider world benefit from an individual's act of planting and growing a garden?

Finally . . .

What could you do to start an anywhere farm?
What would you use?
What would you like to grow?
​What reasons would you give your parents to allow you to start an anywhere farm?
​Do you think your actions could make a difference?