Book - Child
"Ruth Krauss, author of 'A Hole Is to Dig,' has crafted a story almost Zen-like in its simplicity. A little boy plants a carrot seed and waits patiently, tending to it carefully, while everyone around him insists that 'it won't come up.' His conviction is steadfast, however, and sure enough, a carrot worthy of first prize at any state fair springs forth from the earth. Krauss's husband, Crockett Johnson, illustrated 'The Carrot Seed', and while the little boy is rendered with uncomplicated lines, all of his hope, confidence and serenity shine through. The image taht resonates most strongly in his minimalist tale is the unfaltering faith of the mild-mannered little boy. Young readers learn that standing your ground in face of opposition and doubt can often result in twice the reward expected (even thrice the reward, if judging by the girth of this carrot)." From Amazon.com
All Ages
Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
English
0874991765
Ruth Krauss
1947 HarperCollins Publishing
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