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The Carrot Seed 60th Anniversary Edition | 
| Author: Ruth Krauss
Creator: Crockett Johnson
Brand: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
List Price: $6.99
Buy New: $2.82
as of 2/7/2012 11:58 PST details
Seller: BRILANTI BOOKS
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.1
MPN: HC-0064432106
ISBN: 0064432106
EAN: 9780064432108
Publication Date: March 24, 1989
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
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 ... First published in 1945 and never out of print, this 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.
Amazon.com Review
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 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)
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