If You Plant a Seed
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

If You Plant a Seed

Written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson

What grows from a seed of kindness or selfishness?

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,201 ratings
32 pages· 86 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD340L
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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
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.9

out of 7

5.0

“Board book preferred! Would be a little slow as a picture book.”

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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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