The Garden of Questions
Questions help us grow.
Sana's grandfather had a garden filled with tomatoes, mint, marigolds, and mysteries.
“Why do worms like dirt?” Sana asked. “Good question,” said Grandpa.
“Why do leaves turn toward the sun?” “Another good question.”
“Why do bees dance?” “Excellent question.”
Every time Sana asked something, Grandpa handed her a seed. By summer, Sana had planted twenty-seven seeds.
Some grew into flowers. Some grew into herbs. Some did not grow at all.
“Did I ask bad questions?” Sana asked. Grandpa shook his head. “Some questions bloom quickly. Some take time. Some lead to better questions.”
One morning, Sana found a sunflower taller than she was. Under it, Grandpa had placed a sign: Sana's Question Garden.
Sana grinned and asked, “What should we wonder about next?” Grandpa handed her another seed.