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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
This is a sweet and short story about a young boy who, despite opposition from his family, puts his faith in his carrot seed, and believes that it will grow into a plant. It doesn't have the sticking power that Harold and the Purple Crayon (same illustrator) has today, but it's a cute story, and a nice book for introducing morals to kids at an early age. A pleasant read for parents and their kids.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It is sooooooooooooooooo thick it tooke forever
Perhaps a little overly simplistic but it is a kids' story... That said, the crux appears to be this: the story conveys a simple truth about modern living, that we've gotten so disconnected from our agriculture that no one has the slightest inkling of what happens when you put seeds in the Earth, nor any confidence that things will grow. Our protagonist ("little boy") has the bold plan to grow a carrot but he's surrounded by ignorant elders that all tell him he and his carrot are destined to fail. But "little boy" perseveres and a huge carrot bursts forth from the ground.
It's easy to extrapolate here and suggest that "little boy's" story is allegory for any perseverance but I think it's best to focus on the agricultural component here. Time to reconnect with your food.
Also, just a minor note: that seed was waaaaaaay too big to be a carrot seed. No wonder it germinates as The World's Largest Carrot.
It's easy to extrapolate here and suggest that "little boy's" story is allegory for any perseverance but I think it's best to focus on the agricultural component here. Time to reconnect with your food.
Also, just a minor note: that seed was waaaaaaay too big to be a carrot seed. No wonder it germinates as The World's Largest Carrot.
Good repetition to build skills. Nice pacing. Could expand this into a lesson on patience and perseverance.
We had fun with this one. After we read it we measured our height in carrots!
We had fun with this one. After we read it we measured our height in carrots!
Quite an interesting book. It's supposed to teach kids not to listen to naysayers (if I understand it correctly).
Simplistic, crisp illustrations, timeless story. Written 1945.