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The carrot seed

Name: The carrot seed
Author: Ruth Krauss

Ruth Krauss

17 July 2014

Board book

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Book Synopsis

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the beloved classic from legendary children's book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson, now in a board book that's perfect for little hands! 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...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.The sturdy board book pages make this edition of the beloved story perfect for babies and toddlers.An Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025

About The Author

Ruth Krauss was one of the most widely celebrated children's book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes The Carrot Seed, The Happy Day, A Hole Is to Dig, Open House for Butterflies, A Very Special House, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780694004928
Format: Board book
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers, (17 July 2014)
Number of Pages: 26
Weight: 167.83 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 149 x 127 x 13 mm
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