Robin’s Secret

ABOUT THE BOOK
FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Written by: Miriam Roth / Illustrated by: Ruth Zarfati / Publisher: Sifriat Poalim

Distribution: February 2021

Zofit sits high up among the branches of the mulberry tree, dreaming, thinking and imagining a wonderful, rich world of her own. Through the leaves and branches of the tree she watches the seasons change, the wonders of nature and the joy they bring. A delightful book about a dreamy girl and the power of imagination and nature in our lives.

Family Activities

Robin creates an imaginary world for herself, full of love for the tree, surrounding nature, and the changing seasons. She reminds us that every boy and girl have an inner world, and that we, humans, are connected to and depend upon our environment. The relationship between people and nature is an ...

Classroom Activities

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Robin's Secret

Written by: Miriam Roth

Illustrated by: Ruth Zarfati

Dear Parents,

For man is the tree of the field – comes to teach you that man's life is from the tree alone"

[Sifri on Deuteronomy, 203]

Trees are part of our landscape in cities and villages, fields and streets. We enjoy their beauty, rest in their shadows, eat their fruit, and use them as raw material for our various needs. The air we breathe also depends on trees. Robin's Secret reminds us of the importance of our interaction with nature.

Reading together, experiencing together

פעילות בחיק המשפחה

Discussing "But Robin doesn't care, she likes sitting on her own like that": Do you think Robin is really alone? What do you do when you're on your own? Where do you like to spend your alone time? You may enjoy taking a stroll through the book, and discussing the experiences Robin undergoes when she's in the tree's company. Which of Robin's experiences did you like best?
Illustrations, color, and creativity This book is rich in color and details that change with each season. You may want to suggest that your child look through the pages, and search for various items: leaves, clouds, fruit, or animals. Perhaps your child can look for the main colors in each page – a red or green page – and draw pictures that are inspired by the book's illustrations: a green drawing, a yellow one, or a rainbow-colored one.
A game called "What's my Secret?" How good are you at guessing secrets? You may enjoy playing the following guessing game: Each player in turn picks a "secret" according to a pre-determined topic, such as animals, books, or something found in nature. The other participants must guess what the "secret" is by asking "yes or no" questions.
Environment – Adopting a tree How about going outside and looking for a tree close to home? What does it look like? What color are its leaves? Perhaps the tree is bare, and has none? Is it bearing fruit? If so, careful! Not all fruit are edible. You could stroke the tree trunk, and notice the birds and other animals nearby. You may want to visit it from time to time to see whether and how it changes throughout the year. With Robin as your inspiration – can you think of a gift that you would want to give your adopted tree?