The Tiny Seed

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The Tiny Seed is a popular children's picture book by Eric Carle that follows the journey of a small seed through the seasons as it grows into a giant flower, introducing young readers to plant life cycles and perseverance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf children's picture book
illustrated book
work of children's literature
author Eric Carle NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
depicts a seed growing into a giant flower
educationalFocus how plants grow
life cycle of a flower
seasons of the year
format illustrated story
genre children's literature
picture book
hasEducationalUse introducing seasons to children
teaching plant biology basics
hasIllustrationFeature bright, colorful artwork
simple, bold shapes
hasMoral persistence leads to success
small beginnings can lead to great things
hasNotableCreator Eric Carle NERFINISHED
hasPageCountApproximate about 32 pages
hasSeasonalStructure yes
illustrator Eric Carle NERFINISHED
intendedUse early science education
read-aloud in classrooms
isPartOf Eric Carle's body of children's books
isWidelyUsedIn kindergarten science lessons
preschool curricula
language English
mainCharacter a tiny seed
narrativeFocus journey of a small seed
originalPublicationYear 1969
publisher Thomas Y. Crowell NERFINISHED
readingLevel preschool to early elementary
targetAudience early readers
young children
teachesConcept obstacles in nature
patience
resilience
theme growth
perseverance
plant life cycle
survival
usesArtStyle collage illustration

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Eric Carle notableWork The Tiny Seed