![]() ![]() When the seed doesn’t sprout, the boy’s family again tells him it won’t come up. A little boy plants a carrot seed, and one by one his family tells him that “it won’t come up.” Despite their doubt, the little boy waters the seed and weeds the garden every day. Whether you’re reading this classic story for the first time or the hundredth, its quiet celebration of persistence never dims. ![]() The government and bakers helped create recipes using carrots to sweeten breads, cakes, and muffins-and these delicious treats are still popular today! If you’re not already a fan, why not try a carrot cake muffin-and if you are…Enjoy! The Carrot Seed Written by Ruth Krauss | Illustrated by Crockett Johnson childrens book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson, now in a board book thats perfect for little hands When a little boy plants a carrot seed. During WWII, when many items were scarce, sugar was rationed. ![]() Since the Middle Ages, carrots have been used as a substitute for sugar because of their natural sweetness. We all know that carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is yummy, but did you know that this scrumptious treat has a long and interesting history-and that it was even part of the war effort during World War II? Long ago sugar was not as plentiful or affordable as it is today. ![]()
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