This cheerful book about the patience it takes to grow a seed is told with lots of rhythm and repetition, paired with playful illustrations full of funny details about the trials of coaxing a seed into a plant. Full color.

ANNIKA DUNKLEE is the award-winning author of many books, including A Fire Truck for Chuck. She has eaten plenty of avocado, in hopes of getting a seed which would finally sprout. She currently resides in Toronto, Ontario with her family.