Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
251st out of 2,250 books
—
3,513 voters
The Carrot Seed
A little boy plants a carrot seed. His mother says, "I'm afraid it won't come up." His father and his big brother agree. At first, it seems they're right. But the little boy knows better. So every day, he pulls up weeds and waters the ground. Until, one day, just as the little boy knew it would, something very special happens.
Hardcover
Published
May 30th 1993
by HarperFestival
(first published 1945)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
3,000)
This book is deep. It explores the complex nature of family and gardening technique. The obvious question when reading this book is whether the bumps on the boy's head is his hair or just a lumpy head. It's confusing because the lumps are the same color as his face. I don't know if I'm dealing with a boy or an alien. The other begged question is his landscape for planting the seed. Are we not seeing the whole picture or is he really planting a single carrot seed in a small patch of dirt? I would...more
The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss and pictures by Crockett Johnson, is a picture book with a F&P of 2.2 that is best for early childhood readers. The main character in this book is "the little boy", he is not named. The point of view of this book is third person. The setting of this book is the little boy's garden where he plants the carrot seed and waits patiently for it to grow. The plot of this book is that a little boy plants a carrot seed in hopes that it will grow. Day by day the seed do...more
"The Carrot Seed" to me is not only about a little boy planting a carrot seed, but also about being patient and waiting for the outcome that will happen, even though everyone in his family didn't think his seed would grow, he was still persistant and knew his carrot would grow. This book is a good lesson in perseverance and if you have belief in yourself you can achieve what you set out to do. This book also shows you how and what you need to do when planting seeds to grow.
Learning Experience:
Pl...more
Learning Experience:
Pl...more
Harper Festival / Harper Collins Publishers
Auther Ruth Krauss
5min.
Illustrated carrots image effort believing kids picture
What I learned?
I learned that believing myself is very universal at any age.
For most people, it becomes more and more difficult to believe themselves.
In this society, we are forced to listen others in stead of just believing ourselves.
We all know, diversity is very important in this global society.
But, as this book tells us, I thought independence and self provoking are still...more
Auther Ruth Krauss
5min.
Illustrated carrots image effort believing kids picture
What I learned?
I learned that believing myself is very universal at any age.
For most people, it becomes more and more difficult to believe themselves.
In this society, we are forced to listen others in stead of just believing ourselves.
We all know, diversity is very important in this global society.
But, as this book tells us, I thought independence and self provoking are still...more
I thought The Carrot Seed was almost magical. Everybody told the boy his carrot would not grow. The boy didn't get discouraged nor did he argue, he just waited. He believed in himself, and in the end he said it all without saying anything at all. This book teaches a big lesson about self-trust and not giving up on anything because of what other people "think."
Learning Expererience: Was there ever a time when you wanted to do something but noone believed in you? Sometimes the only person that is...more
Learning Expererience: Was there ever a time when you wanted to do something but noone believed in you? Sometimes the only person that is...more
This is the story of a very determined young boy. He planted a carrot seed, and his entire family didn’t believe that it would grow. The little boy was determined and didn’t give up. He watered the carrot seed and he weeded around the carrot seed. Finally, a carrot so big that he needed a wheel barrel to carry it, came out of the ground.
The illustrations in this book are very simple. The colors used by the illustrator are limited to yellow, brown, white, and finally some orange and green when t...more
The illustrations in this book are very simple. The colors used by the illustrator are limited to yellow, brown, white, and finally some orange and green when t...more
May 04, 2009
Rob
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
backyard gardeners with little sprouts of their own
Shelves:
with-holden,
kid-stuff
Perhaps a little overly simplistic but it is a kids' story... That said, the crux appears to be this: the story conveys a simple truth about modern living, that we've gotten so disconnected from our agriculture that no one has the slightest inkling of what happens when you put seeds in the Earth, nor any confidence that things will grow. Our protagonist ("little boy") has the bold plan to grow a carrot but he's surrounded by ignorant elders that all tell him he and his carrot are destined to fai...more
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it,
click here.
Mar 05, 2013
Neva
is currently reading it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
early-childhood-materials
La Semilla de Zanahoria is a bilingual book which will invite the child to practice reading during a shared reading with a caregiver. The concept of patience is conveyed in this story using the situation of a boy planting a carrot seed to represent this concept. The repetitive text stimulates a 4-5 year old child’s phonological awareness skills, as they pay attention to words that are reoccurring in the text. Discussion between caregiver and child can provide the child with an opportunity to pra...more
I absolutely loved this book. It is very simple, easy to read and comprehend. It is perfect for kindergarten. It shows that when you have faith in something and believe that something is going to happen eventually it will happen. Even though people keep telling you it wont, as long as you believe in something it will happen. In this book, that is the little boys mentality. Both his parents told him that the seed he planted was not going to grow, even his big brother. He didn't pay attention to w...more
The words in this book are very simple. It is a book that will not take very long to read to the class. The pictures are not very bright and colorful but they are self-explainatory. It is a good book to read to children who are learning about the process of how plants grow.
Learning activity:
I will provide each child with a small clear plastic cup, potting soil, and a lima bean. I will ask children to give step by step instruction on what they remember from the book on how to plant the seed. We w...more
Learning activity:
I will provide each child with a small clear plastic cup, potting soil, and a lima bean. I will ask children to give step by step instruction on what they remember from the book on how to plant the seed. We w...more
I thought this book was cute but not something to write home about. It has simple text, and simple illustrations. This book will teach children the process of growing a carrot. I did like that the boy kept trying and working at growing his carrot even though his family was telling him that it would not grow. After continuing to try he gets his carrot at the end. This book is also a great way to start a discussion about vegetables that grow underground, such as carrots.
Extension Activity: After r...more
Extension Activity: After r...more
The Carrot Seed was an excellent book! I used this book in my classroom when discussing with children the developmental cycle of a plant. By using hands on lessons and fun filled activities, this is definitely a book that all children will remember.
1 like · like · see review
A boy plants a carrot seed but everyone says it will not grow. But the boy does not give up. So he waters and weeds and visits the seed everyday. One day the boy wakes up he finds that the seed had grown into a carrot so big that he needed a wheelbarrow just to move it.
A good way of teaching children about determination. A good book for EYFS as children can use the repetitive "it won't come up" phrase to keep them engaged. This should also encourage speaking and listening. I like this book as th...more
A good way of teaching children about determination. A good book for EYFS as children can use the repetitive "it won't come up" phrase to keep them engaged. This should also encourage speaking and listening. I like this book as th...more
a very simple book about a little boy who plants a carrot seed. He nurtures the seed and his family does not think it will grow. He doesn't listen to them he continues to take care of his seed and believe that it will grown. In the end he is right and he gets a huge carrot.
learning experience: We could plant seeds and watch them grow. After the seeds have grown we can taste the foods we have grown. An immediate activity would be for the children to show how they have done something and stuck wit...more
learning experience: We could plant seeds and watch them grow. After the seeds have grown we can taste the foods we have grown. An immediate activity would be for the children to show how they have done something and stuck wit...more
This is a great book to read to Kindergartners or to use in guided reading groups for first graders or for any student that it is learning to read. A teacher could use this book as an introduction into a unit about gardening to get the students a little familiar with what someone has to do when they have a garden. This book is also another great book to do as a picture read. The teacher could have the students tell the story based from the images of the book. The teacher can also have the studen...more
This is a very simple book but teaches patience, cause and effect, and science. A little boy plants a carrot seed and tends to it every day even though his mom, dad, and older brother tell him that it won't grow. The boy sticks with it though and sure enough the biggest carrot ever sprouted.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: The children create their own garden for the class that they maintain. If the resources to have one outside are not available, they can create a small garden in the class and grow some be...more
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: The children create their own garden for the class that they maintain. If the resources to have one outside are not available, they can create a small garden in the class and grow some be...more
This book and its illustrations are very plain and simple. There are not many words per page and it is not colorful. It could teach children a lesson on staying motivated when they have a goal in mind.
Extension Activity: I would provide the tools and supplies for the children to plant a vegetable. I would give them two choices to choose from, such as tomatoes and green beans. As time goes on and they care for their plants some will grow faster than others. I will keep refering to this book and h...more
Extension Activity: I would provide the tools and supplies for the children to plant a vegetable. I would give them two choices to choose from, such as tomatoes and green beans. As time goes on and they care for their plants some will grow faster than others. I will keep refering to this book and h...more
This book is about a little boy who planted a carrot seed. This book teaches children about being patient.Even though his parents and his brother told him that the carrot wouldn't come up, he continued to nurture and care for his carrot seed.Children learn that you have to plant a seed in order for fruit or vegetables to grow. Children learn how to take care of a garden by watering it and pulling up the weeds.
Extension: A learning activity after reading this book would be to have the children p...more
Extension: A learning activity after reading this book would be to have the children p...more
The moral of this story is "keep on keepin' on." Or, "don't stop believing." Or "illegitimi non carborundum." Or "the power of positive thinking." Or "fuck off." Or "don't trust anyone over 30." Or "don't let the man keep you down." Or "I think I can, I think I can." Or "patience is a virtue." Or "Well done is better than well said." Or "the scorners delight in their scorning." Or "hope deferred maketh the heart sick, but when the desire" - or the carrot - "cometh it is the tree of life." Or "ho...more
This book is a very simple book and also repetitive. Children like books that are repetitive because they get to interact and participate while reading the book! It also teaches children to patient and how to take care of plant and it also teaches to be persistent.
Learning Experience:
For this book I would have the children plant their own individual carrot using a miniature garden. And while the carrot grows, I can teach the children how to take care of plants and that growing a plants takes t...more
Learning Experience:
For this book I would have the children plant their own individual carrot using a miniature garden. And while the carrot grows, I can teach the children how to take care of plants and that growing a plants takes t...more
Oct 31, 2012
Comfort Olajide
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Mrs. Jane Hyche
Recommended to Comfort by:
Part of class book recommended for reading.
Shelves:
science
I read this book, it is about a little boy who plants a carrot seed but was told by his family that the carrot seed will not grow. The little boy did not listen to their comments and continue to take care of the seed he planted by watering and pulling the weeds around it day by day until the seed germinated and brought out a big carrot. I will use this book in class and I will put it in my shelf.
The Learning Experience: I will teach the children science, "Germination of Seed" I will bring small...more
The Learning Experience: I will teach the children science, "Germination of Seed" I will bring small...more
The story is very simple, vocabulary and pictures are not rich, but I liked it because it was easy for kids to capture their attention. Children can learn about how a plant grows and how they can take care of it.
Extension:
this is a Spring project: get ahead pots, soil, carrot seed (or any other kind of seeds) Ask the children to put some soil in the pots, the seeds, and some water. Leave it outside and ask them to watch it every day to notice any changes. It is an exciting project for everyone.
Extension:
this is a Spring project: get ahead pots, soil, carrot seed (or any other kind of seeds) Ask the children to put some soil in the pots, the seeds, and some water. Leave it outside and ask them to watch it every day to notice any changes. It is an exciting project for everyone.
This is a very simple story about a young boy's confidence that the seed he plants will grow. He persists in caring for it, even though his family expresses skepticism, and his perseverance is met with success. This is a nice short read-aloud for young children who are just beginning to grasp the structure of stories, or those who are just moving into reading on their own. If using as an easy reader, though, I don't recommend the board book format which older children will identify as babyish.
The Carrot Seed is a classic story of persistence, and dealing with adversity. The main character is a little boy, who plants a carrot seed. During the story he deals with negativity from his parents and his brother. They all doubt that the carrot will come up! Through all the negativity the boy never doubts himself, and in the end the carrot comes up! This story is a great teaching tool for little children, showing them that persistence pays off, no matter what anybody says.
The book is in very simple language and easy to read and understand.It has one /two sentences to a page.The illustrations are simple too.Each page has the same color illustrations.The little boy gets no encouragement from his parents and sibling and are negative hence the 3 star rating.
Learning Experience: I will bring small pots, (one per child) soil and carrot seeds which we will plant.The children will have the opportunity to water and check on the plant daily.
Learning Experience: I will bring small pots, (one per child) soil and carrot seeds which we will plant.The children will have the opportunity to water and check on the plant daily.
This is a story about a little boys perseverance and hope. Everyone around him and everyone that he cares about said the carrot seed wont grow but he kept watering and pulling the weeds around it. Until one day the carrot grew into a big carrot.
Children can plant a seed or have a little plastic cup and each child gets cotton balls which is dipped in water to keep the seed hydrated and keep it where there is sunlight. They can watch it sprout.
Children can plant a seed or have a little plastic cup and each child gets cotton balls which is dipped in water to keep the seed hydrated and keep it where there is sunlight. They can watch it sprout.
It's a really, really simple book, but Lucy adores it. I think in another year or two, it would also be a good, pared-down example of faith to share with her. The boy plants a seed and everyone tells him it probably won't grow. But he keeps watering and weeding around it, even when nothing seems to be happening. And then one day a carrot pops up... just as the boy always knew it would. :) Wow, I think my review is actually longer than the book.
The Carrot Seed
Written by Ruth Krauss
Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
The book The Carrot Seed tells the story a young boy who plants a carrot seed and tends to it. The boy’s mom, dad, and big brother all tell him "it won't come up." The little boy continues to tend his carrot seed until a large carrot erupts from the ground and the little boy wheels it away.
Have the children do research about a carrot life cycle and discuss the parts of a carrot and how they grow.
Written by Ruth Krauss
Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
The book The Carrot Seed tells the story a young boy who plants a carrot seed and tends to it. The boy’s mom, dad, and big brother all tell him "it won't come up." The little boy continues to tend his carrot seed until a large carrot erupts from the ground and the little boy wheels it away.
Have the children do research about a carrot life cycle and discuss the parts of a carrot and how they grow.
A little boy planted a carrot seed. His mother, father, and brother told him that his plan would not grow. Every day the little boy would pull up the weeds and sprinkle the plant with water. Suddenly, the carrot plant started growing, just like he knew it would. This book would help students gain patience and realize that it takes plants time to grow. I would read this book to first-second grade. Also when doing a lesson on plants.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Apr 03, 2012 02:45pm