When reading this book as a class, we learned a bunch of new vocabulary words about nature and the students really enjoyed that. I think its a good book to use when teaching about planting flowers, plants, and other things. ( )

Non-fiction book about how seeds are planted, grown and spread throughout nature to create plants and food for animals. ( )

What a pretty book! Really nice illustrations help explain how seeds travel and settle to turn into plants or become food for wildlife. Very nice! ( )

This is a beautiful book that tells the story of how seeds are spread in the wild. I would recommend it for families who enjoy nature and/or gardening and families who are studying the seed cycle. Picture book that shows all the various ways the seeds travel through beautiful illustrations. I really enjoyed reading this book.

A simple story at its heart, but filled with the beauty of Nature, this is one book that teaches as well as entertains. What does it teach? Oh where to begin. At face value, the life cycle of a seed is what greets us first. We explore the various means by which a seed can be transported and distributed in order to continue the natural order of things. From a gentle push from the wind to the washing effects of the rain, even the tag-a-long effect created from woodland creatures, all of these options and more come to life with each turn of the page.

Richly illustrated pictures in earthy tones combine with the detailed (but not overly done) descriptions of each action filled scene to produce an effect one can almost hear unfolding right in front of you. Thanks to the insertion of such simple words as CHOMP or THUMP...in whimsical ways. You see, they added a visual effect to these actions/sounds that not only places an emphasis on them but invites the reader to add a little something to those portions when reading them. I can imagine reading this book to a group of youngsters and this would definitely have me wanting to act out those portions with either grand hand gestures or dramatic sounds....or something. Really was a nice touch.

Beyond the seed's life cycle, we also discover how all living things work together hand in hand in paw in raindrop to help keep our planet's natural beauty in tact. Recommended for readers of all ages. The lessons shared are applicable to children and adults and the beautiful way through which they are shared both in narrative and illustrated forms is something to behold. Happy reading.... ( )