Teachers

The International Year of Pulses (IYP) (A/RES/68/231), as declared by the 68th UN General Assembly aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition.

If you aren’t familiar with pulses, that’s okay. This George the Farmer Activity Book aims to raise awareness about pulses and and their importance to the world! Completely aligned with the Australian School Curriculum focusing on Foundation - Year 4 levels this guide covers STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths) complete with a Pulse Party certificate to print and fill in on completion of the guide.

This is a FREE curriculum-aligned guide. Enter your details to download the PDF.

When Ruby smells smoke while George and Jack are busy harvesting, hopes of a successful broad bean crop are suddenly under threat. Will the Farmer family get the beans in before the fire does?

This action-packed story features trucks, harvesters and even a fire engine! It’s perfect for kids who love big machines, fast thinking and working together to save the day.

With 14 full-page colour illustrations, this 32-page book is also a clever way to teach kids about broad beans (also known as fava beans) and the importance of pulse crops — not just as a protein-rich food, but for their incredible ability to regenerate soil by returning nitrogen to the ground.

If you love this book, check out our paddock-to-plate video on another pulse (chickpeas) and soil health on YouTube or ABC iView, or download our free educator resources online.

First released in 2018. Printed in South Australia using vegetable-based inks on paper from well-managed forests.

ISBN: 978-0-9941942-5-1

About the Picture Book Series

George the Farmer isn’t just a character — he’s a whole world of fun and learning. Created in regional South Australia, our award-winning picture books inspire kids to connect with the land, understand where their food and fibre come from, and celebrate the everyday heroes of agriculture.

Each book follows George, Dr Ruby and their family as they face real-life farm challenges — from shearing sheep and harvesting apples to fixing dairy dilemmas and investigating bee breakouts. Every story is packed with gentle humour, strong female characters, and ripper facts about modern farming.

But the books are just the beginning! George the Farmer is also home to:

• Free, curriculum-aligned educator resources (F–Year 4)
• Catchy paddock-to-plate music and songs
• Popular YouTube and ABC iView videos
• Stage shows, puzzles, dolls and more

Perfect for kids aged 2–10 — whether they live in the city or the bush.