Review by Booklist Review
Ages 5-7, younger for reading aloud. Originally published by Crowell, this vibrantly illustrated rendition tells of a tiny seed that travels with the wind, survives perils, germinates, and grows into a flower, producing more tiny seeds. A springtime standard for nursery-school and kindergarten units on seasons and growth, it is back in print from Picture Book Studio in a newly edited and illustrated version. Those who have used the original should be pleased with the new edition. The editorial changes are minimal and the artwork, while completely redone, is noticeably different from the original only when they are viewed side by side. The colors are, if possible, brighter than before; the forms are defined more clearly; every line is brought more sharply into focus. It's a bold, confident reworking of Carle's original book; one can only wish that more ``out-of-print'' favorites could have such a jubilant rebirth. CP. 582 Seeds Dispersal / Plants [CIP] 86-2534
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
This picture book admirably conveys the miracle of a seed. Flower pods burst and dispatch their seeds on the wind; the air-borne seeds are subject to myriad disasters; and the ones that make it through the perils of the seasons to become mature flowering plants are still susceptible to being picked, trod upon and otherwise damaged. But nature allows for survivors, and so the tiny seed grows into a giant flower, releasing its seeds and continuing the cycle. As he has demonstrated with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other books, Carle has an extraordinary kinship with nature. Here we have not just the explanation of the life of a flower, but drama, lessons of life and a lovely spirituality. This is a reissue of the original 1970 edition, with expanded, expansive collage illustrations. The pages, like the seed pods, burst with color. Ages 4-8. (March) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-Seeds float on the breeze through a variety of biomes and across the four seasons as listeners explore the life cycle of one tiny seed. This book has remained in print since its original publication in 1987 (S. & S.) because it is replete with so many concepts beyond the flower life cycle and could be used with children in a variety of ways. Listeners will be captivated by this production, which represents the first time the work is available in audio. A gentle, unobtrusive original soundtrack featuring a lilting oboe supports the breathy and energetic reading of narrator Jennifer Jiles. Whooshing ocean waves, tweeting birds, and gently falling rain add extra verve. Using the companion hardcover book, fledgling readers can easily follow along with the narration and page turns on the first track; more experienced readers will enjoy the uninterrupted flow of the second track. VERDICT A winning audio version of a wonderful book.-Jennifer Verbrugge, Minnesota Department of Education, State Library Services, Roseville, MN © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In an ill-conceived attempt to exploit a classic, Carle's picture book about the journey of flower seeds blown far and wide by the wind is repackaged as a board book. There's no denying the appeal of Carle's tissue-paper collages, but the lengthy text is inappropriate for the board-book format, whose cardboard pages are intended for the teething set. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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