{"product_id":"the-carrot-seed-75th-anniversary-9780060233501","title":"The Carrot Seed: 75th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate 75 years of \u003cem\u003eThe Carrot Seed \u003c\/em\u003ewith a new foreword from Caldecott Honor picture book creator Kevin Henkes!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003cem\u003eknows\u003c\/em\u003e that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohnson, Crockett:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eCrockett Johnson was born in New York and spent his childhood on Long Island. He acquired his art education at New York University and at Cooper Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many years the author and illustrator of the popular comic strip \u003cem\u003eBarnaby\u003c\/em\u003e, Mr. Johnson also illustrated many wonderful children's books, including Ruth Krauss's \u003cem\u003eThe Carrot Seed\u003c\/em\u003e. He is perhaps best remembered for his own slyly engaging books about a small boy named Harold and his journeys with a purple crayon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrauss, Ruth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eRuth Krauss's beloved picture books include two Caldecott Honor Books, \u003cem\u003eThe Happy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Marc Simont, and \u003cem\u003eA Very Special House\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, as well as the perennial favorite \u003cem\u003eA Hole is to Dig\u003c\/em\u003e, also illustrated by Mr. Sendak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrauss, Ruth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Krauss\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most widely celebrated children's book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes \u003cem\u003eThe Carrot Seed\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Happy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Hole Is to Dig\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOpen House for Butterflies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Very Special House\u003c\/em\u003e, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620005777682,"sku":"9780060233501","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_693cbc43-6e2b-494d-8d81-aff575bccea8.jpg?v=1763538036","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-carrot-seed-75th-anniversary-9780060233501","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}