The Carrot Seed

Title: The Carrot Seed

Author: Ruth Krauss

Illustrator: Crockett Johnson

Summary: I can remember reading this story over and over again with my mother when I was a little girl and it has always been a classic for me. Although it doesn't talk about Easter it does go right along with spring. This is a simple story with simple illustrations but it is sure to entrance even the youngest reader and inspire them to go out and plant their own little carrot seed. The little boy in this story decides to plant a carrot seed. He tends this seed patiently and lovingly even as everyone else tells him it won't grown. Although they tell him to give up he continues to care for his small plant with a simple childlike faith in his seed. He isn't disapointed and grows a beautiful carrot for everyone to see

A little boy planted a carrot seed.

Ages: 2 and up

Use to teach: Seeds, Garden, Hard Work, Patience