Bud Finds Her Gift

When Bud watches people rushing around—busy with chores, busy with screens—she’s sure they must be doing very important things. And she wants to be part of it all.

But her wise grandmother, Nokomis, shows her a different way to feel like she belongs: by slowing down, being still, and paying attention to the world outside.

As Bud discovers the Earth’s quiet, beautiful gifts, she begins to wonder about herself too. Maybe she has a special gift to share. What could it be?