A review by founddrama
The Carrot Seed Board Book: 75th Anniversary by Ruth Krauss

4.0

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.