If You Plant a Seed - by Kadir Nelson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The bestselling book about the power of one kind act from Caldecott Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winner Kadir Nelson.

"Timeless and delectable."--School Library Journal

If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow.

If you plant a cabbage seed . . . cabbage will grow.

But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . or selfishness?

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.

Kadir Nelson's acclaimed books include The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal as the most distinguished picture book of the year, Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans, and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom.

From the Back Cover

If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow.
If you plant a lettuce seed . . . lettuce will grow.

But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . or selfishness?

Beloved award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity.

Review Quotes

"Nelson adeptly balances whimsical, naturalistic, and instructional ideas to create a story that satisfies on multiple levels." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A timeless and delectable picture book choice." - School Library Journal

"Though the message is as old as time, its delivery here is fresh and sweet as August corn." - Kirkus Reviews