Iris at the Fountain

What makes that tiny plink beneath the fountain's splash? Iris is determined to find out. With a busy bird nearby and butterflies fluttering around the garden, she listens closely—but the sound keeps slipping away. She steps around the fountain, waits for the bird to grow still, and follows the butterflies toward rustling leaves. Each clue seems promising, then the little knocking carries on.

When Iris spots wet paving beneath the leaves, she follows the trail toward a carved stone fish. A sideways drip offers another clue, but the sound changes again. Can Iris work out what is making the plink? Her patient search invites young readers to notice small details, listen for quiet sounds, and wonder along with her as the garden's funny secret comes into view.

Warm, gently playful storytelling and expressive illustrations make Iris's close-looking adventure a lovely read-aloud for preschoolers and a charming choice for curious little listeners.