A little boy plants a carrot seed. His mother says, "I'm afraid it won't come up." His father and his big brother agree. At first, it seems they're right. But the little boy knows better. So every day, he pulls up weeds and waters the ground. Until, one day, just as the little boy knew it would, something very special happens.

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A little boy plants a carrot seed and gathers evidence against his skeptical and toxic family that I hope he one day uses in an emancipation of minor legal filing. What a repetitive and depressing book. ( )

A simple tale of faith, that with enough care no matter what the adults say, you will get a carrot. ( )

Despite the discouragement of everyone around him, a little boy takes care of his seed, having faith that it will grow - and it does.

See also: Frog and Toad story "The Garden," Arnold Lobel ( )