Sprout Scout is curiosity with dirt on its knees. It has the playful energy of a tiny investigator conducting very serious garden business—checking for new leaves, suspicious bugs, and whatever grown folks keep doing wrong with the watering can.

Beneath the mischief is the wonder of discovering that care can make something grow. Sweet without becoming sugary, this piece captures childhood as it should be: observant, adventurous, and never more than five minutes away from an unexpected mess.