The Carrot Seed : 75th Anniversary

By (author) Krauss Ruth; Illustrated by Johnson Crockett
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Celebrating its 75^th 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!

Description:
From beloved children''s book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson comes the perennial favorite The Carrot Seed, 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 beautifully simple classic teaches the patience and technique of planting a seed and helping it grow. 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.
Biographical note:
Ruth Krauss''s beloved picture books include two Caldecott Honor Books, The Happy Day, illustrated by Marc Simont, and A Very Special House, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, as well as the perennial favorite A Hole is to Dig, also illustrated by Mr. Sendak. Crockett Johnson was born in New York and spent his childhood on Long Island. He acquired his art education at New York University and at Cooper Union. For many years the author and illustrator of the popular comic strip Barnaby, Mr. Johnson also illustrated many wonderful children''s books, including Ruth Krauss''s The Carrot Seed. He is perhaps best remembered for his own slyly engaging books about a small boy named Harold and his journeys with a purple crayon.