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3.8 AVERAGE
A beautiful picture book for younger children about persistence and faith. The great illustrations are done by the [b:Harold and the Purple Crayon|98573|Harold and the Purple Crayon|Crockett Johnson|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327390957s/98573.jpg|1285373] man.
Thomas enjoyed this one, and I did too. Quiet belief and determination will out.
My in-laws have a very old copy of The Carrot Seed among their collection of children's books. As I am a fan of Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon books, I had to read this book while visiting for New Year's.
The Carrot seed is one of Crockett Johnson's many collaborations. In this case, Ruth Krauss tells the story of an optimistic and patient boy who plants a single carrot seed even though he's repeated told "it won't come up."
According to Crockett's website The Carrot Seed is the first American picture book. It is certainly the oldest example of a classic picture book I've ever read. It follows the now standard method of story telling for the youngest of readers: a bold illustration which takes up most of the page and a few sparse words (a sentence at most) to counterpoint the drawing.
The Carrot seed is one of Crockett Johnson's many collaborations. In this case, Ruth Krauss tells the story of an optimistic and patient boy who plants a single carrot seed even though he's repeated told "it won't come up."
According to Crockett's website The Carrot Seed is the first American picture book. It is certainly the oldest example of a classic picture book I've ever read. It follows the now standard method of story telling for the youngest of readers: a bold illustration which takes up most of the page and a few sparse words (a sentence at most) to counterpoint the drawing.
I loved the fact that Crockett Johnson illustrated this, definitely had Harold and the Purple Crayon vibes, but the story had nothing to it at all.
Boy plants seed
Family tells him it won't grow
He is patient
It grows
The End
Boy plants seed
Family tells him it won't grow
He is patient
It grows
The End
Featured in The Ultimate List of the Best Picture Books, Endorsed by Kids And Parents.
This book shows kids the power of a fierce belief in yourself even when everyone else thinks you can’t do it.
This book shows kids the power of a fierce belief in yourself even when everyone else thinks you can’t do it.
While the idea of persistence in the face of opposition is nice, this was far too simple.