The Seedling

By Britta Teckentrup

A lone seedling defies the odds to find its unique place to bloom.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 203 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In early spring, seeds sprout towards the sun, except one hesitant seedling. As others grow tall, it remains in shadow, struggling to find its path. With the help of bird and insect friends, this determined seedling twists and turns, seeking its own light. Will it find a place to blossom amidst the towering flowers? Discover a heartwarming tale of resilience and the beauty of being different, as this little seedling transforms into a flower just as vibrant as the rest. A gentle story that subtly teaches about the plant life cycle and celebrates uniqueness.

From the publisher

This story about a reluctant seedling packs a powerful message about the benefits of being different. It’s early spring and below the earth’s surface seeds are just starting to sprout. One by one they stretch through the dirt and towards the sun, extending their shoots and leaves and growing tall. All except for one seedling, who isn’t quite ready. Each page of this gentle but powerfully evocative book demonstrates how some of us are different. As most of the seeds transform into strong flowers, they block out the sun from the one left behind. But the little seedling persists, twisting and turning until, with the help of bird and insect friends, it finds its own place to grow and blossom. In the end, this little seed turns into a flower that’s just as beautiful and healthy as all the others. Hailed by Publishers Weekly as delicate, complex, extravagant, beautiful and strong, Teckentrup’s inviting and softly colored illustrations provide the perfect backdrop for this moving tale about being unique while subtly teaching kids about the life cycle of plants.

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