A little boy just knows that a Carrot will grow from the Seed that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story of childhood faith rewarded.
First published in 1945 and never out of print, the timeless combination of Ruth Krauss\'s simple text and Crockett Johnson\'s eloquent illustrations creates a triumphant and deeply satisfying story for readers of all ages..
This beloved classic celebrates patience, determination, and believing in yourself.
So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits...
But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a Carrot will come up.
Celebrate 75 years of The Carrot Seed with a new foreword from Caldecott Honor picture book creator Kevin Henkes! When a little boy plants a Carrot seed, everyone tells him it won\'t grow.
Two- and four-color illustrations.
A little boy just knows that a Carrot will grow from the Seed that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story of childhood faith rewarded
