Charlie and the Tire Swing

Charlie and the Tire Swing is a beautiful intergenerational story told from the perspective of Charlie and his Grandpa Jack. Over a cup of hot chocolate, Charlie’s grandfather tells the story of how he planted an acorn with his grandfather, Charlie’s Great-Great Grandpa George, and how he tenderly cared for it and watched it grow from one season to the next. He shares how, over the years, as the acorn grew into a mighty oak tree, each generation enjoyed the shade of the tree, climbing it, reading under it, and gathering together as a family around it. It’s a story of growing strong family ties, sharing stories from generation to generation, and appreciating nature and the simple things in life, like swinging on a tire swing. The learning opportunities range from the science of growing things to interpersonal relations, the health benefits of outdoor activity, innovation, problem-solving, and creative play.