The Tiny Seed

Price: $8.99 - $5.87
(as of Oct 08, 2026 08:44:12 UTC – Details)


A paperback picture book!
Follow the adventures of a tiny seed in this classic story by beloved author Eric Carle featuring his signature colorful collage illustrations.
Carried by the autumn wind, a tiny seed floats across the sky, nestles into the ground, and grows into the giant flower it was always meant to be. This tender tale of perseverance has captivated generations of young readers!

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2001
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689842449
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689842443
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.2 x 11.25 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #16,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #264 in Children’s Classics #1,613 in Children’s Literature (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,153) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers find the book age-appropriate, with one noting it’s a classic for toddlers, and appreciate its educational value in teaching about seeds and plant life cycles. The illustrations are gorgeous, and customers say it’s lots of fun to read aloud, with one mentioning it’s great for follow-up with plants on seasons. The seed quality receives mixed feedback – while some love the included seeds, others report they didn’t sprout. The book’s message and expectations also draw mixed reactions.