You can only truly become the best when you give your best to yourself!
A healthy message to children who want to be the best.

Violet is faster than anyone in her class, sings with a high voice, is stylish, and doesn't hesitate to speak her mind.
All the kids nod their heads in agreement that Violet is the best.
On the other hand, Rosie can't run, can't sing, isn't stylish, and has a small voice.
Before I knew it, I was looking at Violet, who was acting all smug, with disapproving eyes.
Then one day, the teacher asks each child in the class to grow a pea.
The first sprouts appear in Rosie and Violet's pots, and Violet quickly boasts that she is the best.
Rose is so upset that she secretly covers Violet's sprout with dirt.
For a brief moment, Rosie feels 'over the moon', but soon her heart begins to feel heavy.
Moreover, we hear that Violet has chickenpox and will not be able to come to school for a while.
What should Rosie do now that she is so sorry that she doesn't know what to do?

We work hard to get compliments for doing a good job.
But what happens if greed takes over and you resort to dishonest means? It might feel good for a while, but since it wasn't achieved through fair means, you won't feel any sense of accomplishment.
Rosie, who made a mistake in her desire to beat her friend, does her best to correct her mistake, albeit belatedly.
I mean, taking responsibility for Violet's pot and her own pot.
Looking at the two potted plants, side by side and growing tall, Rosie feels a sense of pride she has never felt before.
Mr. Willis, who was watching this, called Rosie 'the best gardener in the class.'


Things plants need to grow well: sunlight, air, soil, and water.
What does a child's mind need to grow well?

There is always a subtle competition among children because they want to be recognized.
It would be nice if competition flowed in a healthy direction, but if we're not careful, it can end up hurting each other's feelings.
In times like these, parents start to worry about how their children can develop positively.
Mr. Willis, the homeroom teacher, distributes peas to the children in the class and creates a small competition.
It encourages children to think for themselves about what a seed needs to grow into a healthy plant, while quietly waiting for Rosie to come up with her own answers to the big questions she faces.
"I Want to Be the Best Too" is a book that teaches us that when we do our best, we can achieve the best and most satisfying results.
In addition, it reminds us of the role adults must play in guiding competition among children.
Why not read this book with your children and then write together at home or in class on the topic, "What do I need to grow a healthy mind?" It will be an opportunity to deeply explore what you truly enjoy, what you want to excel at, and what other children think.