The bestselling book about the power of one kind act from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Kadir Nelson.
“Timeless and delectable.”—School Library Journal
If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow.
If you plant a cabbage seed . . . cabbage will grow.
But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . or selfishness?
With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings,If You Plant a Seeddemonstrates not only the process of planting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.
If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow.
If you plant a lettuce seed . . . lettuce will grow.
But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . or selfishness?
Beloved award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity.
Nelson adeptly balances whimsical, naturalistic, and instructional ideas to create a story that satisfies on multiple levels. A timeless and delectable picture book choice. Though the message is as old as time, its delivery here is fresh and sweet as August corn.
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