{"product_id":"its-time-to-grow-it","title":"It’s Time to… Grow It!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It! by Ladybird\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It!\u003c\/strong\u003e is an interactive novelty board book that allows young children to copy familiar gardening activities using moving sliders and transforming flaps. Toddlers can pretend to sow seeds, water growing plants, and even mow the lawn as they work through the simple instructions on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by Ladybird and illustrated by Carly Gledhill, this colourful book transforms gardening into a hands-on play experience. Instead of merely looking at pictures, children can move the sturdy interactive elements and pretend that they are completing each task themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished as part of Ladybird’s \u003cem\u003eIt’s Time to…\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It!\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages imaginative role-play, fine motor development, early vocabulary, and curiosity about how plants grow. It is recommended for children aged three years and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLet’s Grow a Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGardening involves several different steps, and this book introduces them in a simple, playful order. Children can pretend to prepare their garden, sow seeds, provide water, care for the plants, and manage the lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe moving parts create an immediate response to the child’s actions. Sliding or lifting a feature changes the picture, making it appear as though the gardening job has been completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can make the experience more interactive by asking:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“What should we plant?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“What do seeds need to grow?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Can you move the watering can?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“What is happening to the plant?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Which gardening job comes next?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“What colours can you see in the garden?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese questions encourage children to observe, listen, and explain what they notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSow the Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe growing process begins with seeds. Children can use the interactive mechanism to imitate planting them in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can explain that many plants begin as small seeds and require time and care before they grow. Adults can show children safe examples such as vegetable, herb, or flower seeds while keeping very small objects away from younger siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful words to introduce include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren can compare the small seeds with the larger plants shown later in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWater the Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants need appropriate care, and watering is one of the most familiar gardening tasks. The slider lets children copy the movement of giving water to the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies can extend this activity by allowing children to help water a safe household plant under adult supervision. A small child-sized watering container can make the task easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can discuss why plants need water and why giving either too little or too much may not be helpful. The aim is to encourage gentle observation rather than provide a complicated science lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePretend to Mow the Lawn\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also allows children to imitate mowing the grass. Moving the slider creates the impression that they are completing another grown-up gardening job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis activity should remain pretend play for young children. Real lawnmowers and powered gardening equipment are not toys and should only be operated by responsible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can explain the difference between safe pretend activities and equipment children must not touch. This provides an opportunity to introduce simple garden-safety rules while keeping the story enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMoving Sliders and Transforming Flaps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sliders and flaps are central to \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It!\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each interactive feature invites children to push, pull, lift, or move part of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing these mechanisms may support:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger strength and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding cause and effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly book-handling skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome mechanisms may initially feel challenging. Parents can demonstrate the correct movement before allowing the child to try independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren should be encouraged to move the parts gently to help keep the book in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLearning Through Pretend Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToddlers frequently imitate the everyday behaviour they observe. They may pretend to cook, clean, repair objects, care for a toy, or help in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It!\u003c\/strong\u003e uses this natural interest in imitation to create a safe gardening experience inside a book. Children can imagine themselves as gardeners while learning the names of actions and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePretend gardening may encourage:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole-play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding everyday routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren can repeat the actions as often as they wish and create their own stories about what they are growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding How Plants Change\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interactive pictures introduce the idea that plants change over time. A seed does not become a full plant immediately; it needs suitable conditions and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can talk about the sequence:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover it with soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in suitable light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait and observe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare for the growing plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren may enjoy comparing the beginning and ending pictures to see what has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Gardening Vocabulary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe simple text and colourful illustrations introduce words connected with plants, tools, actions, and outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults can name the objects appearing on each page and invite children to repeat them. They can also introduce action words such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnecting each word with a visible movement can help young learners understand its meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtend the Activity Outside the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies can use \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It!\u003c\/strong\u003e as inspiration for a simple real-world activity. With adult supervision, children might:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater a household plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp fill a pot with soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow a suitable seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve a flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect fallen leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for different plant colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a garden picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure a growing plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults should choose child-safe materials, supervise closely, and keep gardening chemicals, sharp tools, powered equipment, and unknown plants out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEncouraging Care and Responsibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking after a plant introduces children to the idea that living things require regular care. A plant may need water, suitable light, and time to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can give children a small, manageable responsibility, such as reminding an adult to check a plant or helping to water it when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis may encourage:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuriosity about nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwareness of change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePride in completing a task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Durable Book for Repeated Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thick board pages are suitable for children who are still developing careful page-turning skills. Its sturdy format supports repeated use, while the compact shape is convenient for small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the sliders and flaps can be moved many times, children can return to their favourite gardening actions whenever they wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book can be enjoyed at home, in a nursery, during quiet play, or as part of a nature-themed learning session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Carly Gledhill\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarly Gledhill is a children’s author and illustrator with a background in print design. She completed a master’s degree in children’s book illustration and has worked with publishers including Penguin Random House, Little Tiger Press, Usborne, and Orchard Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer bright, friendly illustrations make everyday activities approachable for young children. More information about her work is available through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/authors\/145312\/carly-gledhill\"\u003eofficial Carly Gledhill author page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ladybird Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLadybird creates playful and educational books for babies, toddlers, and young children. Its range includes touch-and-feel titles, interactive board books, bedtime stories, early-learning resources, and popular character series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eIt’s Time to…\u003c\/em\u003e collection uses sliders and flaps to let children imitate everyday adult activities. Other titles include \u003cem\u003eBake It!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eClean Up!\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFix It!\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies can explore the complete collection through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/series\/TIMETO\/its-time-to\"\u003eofficial It’s Time to… series page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Read It’s Time to… Grow It!?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged approximately 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToddlers interested in gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who enjoy sliders and flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung learners developing fine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies introducing plants and nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurseries and preschool activity collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who enjoy imitating adult tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone searching for an interactive early-learning gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese publication details are confirmed by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/445526\/its-time-to-grow-it-by-ladybird\/9780241538869\"\u003eofficial Penguin UK listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Book Lounge Sri Lanka\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Lounge Sri Lanka offers interactive board books, early-learning titles, activity books, nature books, children’s fiction, and popular international series. Customers can conveniently browse and order books through the Book Lounge online store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/\"\u003eBook Lounge Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more entertaining and educational books for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSearch for this title at Book Lounge Sri Lanka:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/?s=It%27s+Time+to+Grow+It\u0026amp;post_type=product\"\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It! – Book Lounge Search\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView the official publication information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/445526\/its-time-to-grow-it-by-ladybird\/9780241538869\"\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It! – Penguin UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore other books in the collection:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/series\/TIMETO\/its-time-to\"\u003eIt’s Time to… Series – Penguin UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant, Water and Grow Through Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s Time to… Grow It!\u003c\/strong\u003e turns familiar gardening tasks into an engaging hands-on experience. Its sliders, transforming flaps, colourful artwork, and simple instructions allow children to imitate planting and garden care while developing coordination, vocabulary, curiosity, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether shared before a real gardening activity or enjoyed independently during quiet play, this sturdy interactive book is a delightful way to introduce young children to plants and the pleasure of helping things grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987104104723,"sku":"2136","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/61KT1oeku9L._SL1200.jpg?v=1794309166","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/its-time-to-grow-it","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}