The Carrot Seed: 75th Anniversary - (Rise and Shine) 60th Edition by Ruth Krauss (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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. Two- and four-color illustrations. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Celebrate 75 years of <em>The Carrot Seed </em>with a new foreword from Caldecott Honor picture book creator Kevin Henkes!</strong></p> <p>When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy <em>knows</em> that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits...</p> <p>This beloved classic celebrates patience, determination, and believing in yourself. 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. 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. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits ...</p><p>First published in 1945 and never out of print, this 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"In this cunningly paced fable about patience and standing one's ground, a little boy plants a carrot seed, weeds and waters the spot, and waits for something to happen. A parade of nay-sayers drop by to tell the boy, 'I'm afraid it won't come up.' The big moment is a stupendous surprise...the little hero's homegrown triumph." -- "Parenting"<br>
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