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

Krauss, Ruth

ISBN 10: 0064432106 / ISBN 13: 9780064432108

Edité par HarperCollins, 1989

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Synopsis :

Celebrate 75 years of The Carrot Seed with a new foreword from Caldecott Honor picture book creator Kevin Henkes!

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.

An Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025

À propos des auteurs:

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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Carrot Seed: 75th Anniversary: The ...
Éditeur : HarperCollins
Date d'édition : 1989
Reliure : Couverture souple
Illustrateur : Johnson, Crockett
Etat : very_good