Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the beloved classic from legendary children’s book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson , now in a board book that's perfect for little hands! When 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 knows that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits... This 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. The sturdy board book pages make this edition of the beloved story perfect for babies and toddlers. An Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025 "It won't come up," everyone warns the young boy in this story, who has great expectations for a carrot seed that he plants and tends carefully. The boy's conviction remains strong in the face of strong doubt and opposition. And to everyone's surprise except his, the carrot he eventually harvests grows as large as his faith, earning him first prize at the state fair. Young readers will learn the values of conviction and faith in this warm children's tale. (Beliefnet, July 2000) -- From Beliefnet When you are very young, there are some things that you just know.... This treasured story of childhood faith rewarded is now avaliable in a board book edition for the youngest child. Ruth Krauss was one of the most widely celebrated children’s book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes The Carrot Seed , The Happy Day , A Hole Is to Dig , Open House for Butterflies , A Very Special House , and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world. Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon , six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed , written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby , one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.