Once There Was a Seed

by Judith Anderson, Mike Gordon

A series that encourages children to explore the natural world for themselves by observing nature's activities and to take part in activities of their own that promote a sense of responsibility toward the Earth's plants, animals and natural resources. Notes for parents and teachers that follow each story suggest activities, further reading and websites related to the book's theme. Original.

Genres: Nature, Plants, Picture Books, Gardening, Childrens, Nonfiction, Science

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nohemí González · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely, what a wonderful story to teach the children about plants and responsibility

[Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

El libro "Había una vez una semilla" es de muy buena calidad. El libro explica con mucho detalle y ilustraciones desde que se planta una semilla, crece la planta y hasta como se polinizan las plantas y se reproducen. Creo que la información es muy completa, clara y fácil de entender. Los protagonistas es una niña y su abuelo, el abuelo le va explicando sobre las semillas y su ciclo ya que la niña le hace preguntas. Algo que me gusto es que al ser una relación de nieta-abuelo, causa mucha ternura. Las ilustraciones son muy claras y alegres, con tonalidades alegres primaverales. Recomiendo este libro porque realmente informa de una manera muy clara acerca de la semilla.

[Manna_Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. I think "we" are just too old for this book. A couple years ago we'd have loved it more. Good intro to seeds and plant life cycles for pre-k-ish ages. We like the illustrator Mike Gordon, and the background critters' antics were funny.

[Tim Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations reminiscent of the works of Mercer Mayer. Does a good job of illustrating the plant life cycle and the process of pollination without being too burdensome. Has a good list of suggestions for questions to ask kids as you proceed through the book and extension activities, which I like.

[Jerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute book on how nature works, this time about how seeds grow. If parents use this book the way it's intended they can help their young child have a better understanding of how plants grow.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and discuss in one sitting - new vocabulary introduced and explained. Cute, engaging illustrations

[Edna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy basic nature science book for early learners about plant pollination with a grandpa teaching his granddaughter.