The Carrot Seed : 75th Anniversary: The Atlantic Essential Picture Book for Children about Believing, Patience, and Growing Dreams

Krauss, Ruth

ISBN 10: 0694004928 ISBN 13: 9780694004928

Verlag: HarperCollins, 2014

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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

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

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.

Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.

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When you are very young,
there are some things that you just know....

This treasured story of childhood faith
rewarded is now avaliable in a board book
edition for the youngest child.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0694004928
• ISBN 13: 9780694004928
• Einband: Pappbilderbuch
• Zeichner: Johnson Crockett
• Anzahl der Seiten: 26
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irland