A Python lives in my Garden
A Python lives in Billy’s garden. Billy tells everyone. The only problem is that no one believes him.
The Python is wreaking havoc in the neighbourhood, and cats and dogs are going missing. What is Billy going to do?
Perfect For
Bedtime reading
Ages 6–10 years
Early readers
Classroom story time
2nd to 4th Class
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Reviews
I love Miss Daisy books for children. ‘A python lives in my garden’ was the first one I picked up for my nephew and it has become firm favourite at bedtime – he loves to hear the story of Billy. The writing is simple enough for children to be able to read alone but not overly simplistic, so it still provides a little challenge to improve on literacy. As always with Miss Daisy books, the story is fun but still provides a lovely moral at its heart. Beautifully illustrated, the colours, rhythm and language engaged my nephew fully. Would highly recommend all the books in this collection.
I love your books you did an awesome job! I have my grand nephew and I read him the python book. He had to go get his fake snake when I was reading it to him he almost 4 years old. He loved it and a started to repeat what I was reading to him. You gave me a awesome memory with him. Thank you.
Bought a Python lives in my Garden at a market for a very knowledgeable 6 year old. She loved it and asked many, many questions after it. They are beautifully and simply told with gorgeous illustrations. Absolutely recommend this.
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Classroom Activities for A Python Lives in My Garden (Ages 6–10)
Theme of the book: Adventure, curiosity, humour, and problem-solving in a garden setting. Ideal for encouraging imagination, storytelling, and independent thinking.
1. Draw Your Python Adventure
- Time: 25 minutes
- Materials: Paper, pencils, crayons, coloured markers
- Activity: Children draw a scene imagining the python on a new garden adventure or interacting with other creatures. Encourage details and creative twists on the story.
- Age Range: 6–10 years
- Benefits: Imagination, storytelling, fine motor skills, attention to detail
- Safety: Non-toxic drawing materials only
2. Mini Garden Diorama or Collage
- Time: 25–30 minutes
- Materials: Paper, card, glue, scissors (child-safe), crayons, natural items (leaves, twigs optional)
- Activity: Create a 2D or simple 3D representation of the python’s garden, adding creatures, plants, or objects from the story.
- Age Range: 7–10 years
- Benefits: Hands-on creativity, spatial awareness, story comprehension
- Safety: Supervised use of scissors; no sharp or hazardous materials
3. Story Sequencing & Extension Writing
- Time: 20–25 minutes
- Materials: Paper, pencils
- Activity:
- Students sequence key events from the story.
- Then write a short paragraph or comic-strip panel about what the python might do next.
- Age Range: 8–10 years
- Benefits: Literacy, sequencing, creative writing, critical thinking
- Safety: Low risk; paper and pencils only
4. Python Movement & Role-Play Game
- Time: 15–20 minutes
- Materials: Optional soft toy python or props
- Activity: Students act out the python’s movements and problem-solving challenges from the story — slithering, hiding, exploring. Can be done in small groups.
- Age Range: 6–10 years
- Benefits: Physical engagement, story comprehension, imaginative play
- Safety: Clear floor space, no running on stairs, teacher supervision
Tips for Classroom Use (Ages 6–10)
- Younger end (6–7 years): Focus on drawing and movement games.
- Middle age (7–8 years): Add mini garden diorama or collage for creativity and hands-on building.
- Older end (9–10 years): Include story sequencing & extension writing for literacy and critical thinking.
- Keep each activity 20–30 minutes to maintain attention and energy.
- Teacher or responsible adult must supervise all craft or movement activities.
