Carrot Seed [Hardcover]

Ruth Krauss (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Harpercollins (1985)
• ASIN: B000K3RVDQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,110,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

This outstanding American illustrator and author was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1928, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland. Sendak's career as an illustrator began after a stint as a window dresser. He illustrated more than 40 books between 1951 and 1962. Where the Wild Things Are--the book that made Sendak's name internationally, appeared in 1964, and its popularity has never waned.

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The granddaddy of all picture books in America, January 19, 2000

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Steven M. Stedman (Ferndale WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Carrot Seed Board Book (Board book)

In his essay "Ruth Krauss and Me," author Maurice Sendak says "that perfect picture book, The Carrot Seed, the granddaddy of all picture books in America, a small revolution of a book that permanently transformed the face of children's book publishing. The Carrot Seed, with not a word or a picture out of place, is dramatic, vivid, precise, concise in every detail. It springs fresh from the real world of children."

This is a timeless classic that has been known and loved by children and parents for years.

A young boy is told by his parents, competition and his big brother that his carrot will not grow. After a long time of pulling weeds, watering and patience the carrot finally grows, and it is huge.

The author Ruth Krauss was born in 1901 is also the author of A Hole Is To Dig; I'll Be You and You Be Me; Charlotte and the White Horse; and many other childrens classics.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic, October 3, 2001

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This review is from: The Carrot Seed 60th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)

My little boy loves this story.
The simple pictures and the simple story line makes this a sure winner for little kids. The repetitive nature in the beginning leads to prereading skills. The moral is lovely.

I like books that you can use as a jump start to other activities. We planted beans the other day to see if they would grow. Very nice book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lesson in persistence paying off, November 29, 2001

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Neal Stublen (Leawood, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Carrot Seed Board Book (Board book)

Though the story is simple, the message is grand. If you want to teach your children the value of persistence, this would be a very nice book to add to your children's library.

As the little boy is repeatedly told his efforts are in vain, he quietly goes about his business and, in the end, he is rewarded for his labor. You can use this story to help your children overcome the naysayers they are sure to encounter in life. (Of course, they will also need to learn the value of listening to and heeding wise advice - but that can always be taught from another story.)