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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
If You Plant a Seed
Written & illustrated by Kadir Nelson
What grows from a seed of kindness or selfishness?
32 pages· 86 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where every seed holds potential, discover what happens when kindness or selfishness is sown. Through stunning oil paintings and simple text, explore how small acts can yield profound rewards. Will a seed of compassion bear sweet fruit, or will selfishness take root? Dive into this enchanting tale to find out.
From the publisher
Kadir Nelson, acclaimed author of Baby Bear and winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity. With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, If You Plant a Seed demonstrates not only the process of planting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 86
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD340L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.9
out of 7
5.0
“Board book preferred! Would be a little slow as a picture book.”
B is for Bookworm
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.5
- F&P level
- ~J
Publication
- Published
- March 3, 2015
- Publisher
- Balzer + Bray
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062298898
- LCCN
- 2014030618
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