Ruth Krauss, author of, has crafted a story almost Zen-like in its simplicity. 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. This beloved classic celebrates patience, determination, and believing in yourself. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits. 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. When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. Celebrate 75 years of The Carrot Seed with a new foreword from Caldecott Honor picture book creator Kevin Henkes!
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