By Julie Hodgson in Childrens fun books
24 pages, published 9/10/2023
By Julie Hodgson in Childrens fun books
24 pages, published 9/10/2023

In a garden filled with laughter and cheer,
Lived Sunny the Sunflower, who had an idea so clear.
She looked at the sky, both the sun and the rain,
And knew that the planet needed us, again and again!
With a leafy green smile and petals so bright,
Sunny decided to set things just right.
She called on her friends, from the garden they came,
Each wanting to join in this climate care game.
Benny the Bee buzzed, “I’ll plant flowers with you!”
Freddy the Frog croaked, “I’ll save water too!”
Wendy the Worm wiggled, “I’ll compost the waste!”
Together they decided to act with great haste.
They started to garden, using water with care,
Planting more trees and cleaning the air.
They recycled and reused, with joy in their hearts,
Knowing each small effort was a wonderful start.
Sunny told stories of ice and of snow,
Of polar bear friends who had nowhere to go.
Of forests and jungles and oceans so deep,
Their care for the planet was a promise to keep.
Little by little, they all did their part,
Showing young readers where they too could start.
A bottle, a can, a bicycle ride,
There’s so much to do, with your friends by your side!
In the garden they danced, in a world so divine,
Knowing that caring was a sign of the time.
So, let’s be like Sunny and all of her friends,
Take care of our Earth, on that we depend!
Remember to water, to plant, and to grow,
Love the Earth and let your care show.
From the smallest of seeds to the tallest of trees,
Every little helps, as easy as a breeze!
With a hug and a smile, they ended their day,
Knowing they’d made a difference in a wonderful way.
So, children, take note from this garden so dear,
Climate care’s fun, have no doubt, have no fear!
Join Sunny and friends in the garden of life,
Treat Earth with love and reduce all strife.
For our planet is precious, a gem to behold,
Its story’s most beautiful, its future untold.
I love the way Portugal looks after its people; I love the way everyone gets together to make each other’s lives better!

We just had a concert, where we volunteered our time, each paid a ticket of just a few euros and everyone was entertained for hours. The all the money was donated to the food bank in Portugal. The mayor of each parish across the country. Looks after its own. Baskets of food are delivered often to the people who are old or cannot get out. If you are struggling the parish, take a small percentage of your pension and provides you with HOT and nutritious meals every day and check up on you. No one is lonely.
Health care in Portugal is international-standard. It ranks by WHO as the 12th (out of 190) best system among UN-member countries. Medical tourism is a growing industry in this country. Due to all cities and large towns having excellent hospital and health care facilities.

Portugal ranks well in the quality of life for those who have retired.
I love the kindness, the love that they show each other…
I am so lucky and very happy to live where we live…