Synopses & Reviews
The little seed spent the winter in a jelly glass on the top shelf of a chinacupboard. It was only a seed and very, very small. How could it ever be a vine with sweet-smelling blossoms? When spring came, the Nice Lady made a hole for the seed and planted it in her garden at the base of a trellis. It felt soft in the hole, but also cold and dark. Don't worry, said the Earth. God has planned something beautiful for you. The little seed did not believe it. But as time passed, and the sun shone, and the rain fell, the little seed began to feel something unexpected. . . .
Review
"This sentimental tale will appeal to those who like their allegories neat and straight up."—
School Library Journal
Synopsis
The little seed spent the winter in a jelly glass on the top shelf of a chinacupboard. It was only a seed and very, very small. How could it ever be a vine with sweet-smelling blossoms? When spring came, the Nice Lady made a hole for the seed and planted it in her garden at the base of a trellis. It felt soft in the hole, but also cold and dark. Don't worry, said the Earth. God has planned something beautiful for you. The little seed did not believe it. But as time passed, and the sun shone, and the rain fell, the little seed began to feel something unexpected...
About the Author
Jan Karon is the author of the bestselling Mitford Years series, as well as two popular children's books:
Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny, a
New York Times bestseller, and
Miss Fannie's Hat. She lives in Virginia.
Robert Gantt Steele is a prolific painter of book jackets, theater posters, and fine art. His picture books include Dad and Me in the Morning by Patricia Lakin. He lives in California.