In the book Tending the Garden: A sequel to The Rose, the Gardener learns an important lesson about what can happen when you neglect the important things in life. When the Gardener's enjoyment of parties and hobbies, keeps him from tending to his beloved garden, he discovers that creating a beautiful garden requires constant maintenance and diligence.
As kids read this book, they will learn the important lesson of caring for and maintaining the precious and valuable skills and relationships in their life. As they read about how the Gardner deals with the consequences neglecting and abandoning the garden that he once consider his pride and joy, they will learn the importance of repairing relationships and skills that have been neglected.
