The Carrot Seed Author:Ruth Krauss 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 ... more »forth from the earth. Krauss's husband, Crockett Johnson (creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon), 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 that resonates most strongly in this minimalist tale is the unfaltering faith of the mild-mannered little boy. Young readers learn that standing your ground in the 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). (Ages 4 to 8)« less
Wonderful story about a boy and his persistance to grow a carrot from a seed. Against all odds, he grows a carrot! Wonderful illustrations accompany this story! Great for beginner readers!
A cute little read about doubt and perserverance. My older son liked that the little boy in the book kept plugging away and listening to his heart rather than the doubters around him and how he was rewarded in the end.
We loved this book! We garden alot so our two-yr old could definitely relate to the story. It's very simple with just a few words on each page. After a couple of weeks he was reading it to himself.