The Carrot Seed Board Book: 75th Anniversary

Board book

Main Details

Title The Carrot Seed Board Book: 75th Anniversary
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ruth Krauss
Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Physical Properties
Format:Board book
Pages:26
Dimensions(mm): Height 149,Width 127
ISBN/Barcode 9780694004928
ClassificationsDewey:813.54
Audience
Children / Juvenile
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperFestival
Publication Date 17 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Author Biography

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 favourite A Hole Is to Dig, also illustrated by Mr. Sendak. Crockett Johnson first came to national prominence as the author and illustrator of the popular comic strip "Barnaby." Along with illustrating Ruth Krauss's The Carrot Seed and The Happy Egg, Crockett Johnson also created Harold and the Purple Crayon as well as six other adventures about the little boy and his magical crayon.