{"product_id":"the-carrot-seed-board-book-75th-anniversary-9780694004928","title":"The Carrot Seed Board Book: 75th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrating its 75th anniversary, the beloved classic from legendary children's book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson\u003cem\u003e, now \u003c\/em\u003ein a board book that's perfect for little hands! \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\u003eThe sturdy board book pages make this edition of the beloved story perfect for babies and toddlers.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrockett Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e (1906-1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/em\u003e, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and \u003cem\u003eThe Carrot Seed\u003c\/em\u003e, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eBarnaby\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.\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","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590873125138,"sku":"9780694004928","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1ecc43c8-4af7-4ca2-b26a-8c46c452c067.jpg?v=1763538402","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-carrot-seed-board-book-75th-anniversary-9780694004928","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}