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If You Hold a Seed

Illustrated by Elly MacKay
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If You Hold a Seed

Illustrated by Elly MacKay
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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If You Hold a Seed

"This story is well written and would make an excellent addition to your library."

— Danielle (5/5)

Exploration and Wonder. Hold a seed of any kind and watch it grow; add creating wonder, possibility, the awe of nature and the outcome of a personal wish.

"This is a gentle and engaging story spoken with a childlike view of watching a seed grow. The illustrations are naturally beautiful and displayed on two large pages making it a great for reading to a group, during family bed time snuggles or as a beginner reader exploring page reading. It invites questions and exploration as well."

— TheHeart S. (5/5)

I love this book!

"I love to give books as gifts. I bought this for my nephew and his wife when their son was born. It’s all about the circle of life."

— Renzi (5/5)

Encouraging.

"Haven't read this book but sounds like a nice story."

— Samantha (5/5)

Dare to Dream

"If you hold a seed of an idea, a dream, or a plan, and wish on it and nurture it and never let go your dream will happen. In between you will watch your it grow and it won't look like much but it will be full of potential. While you wait and wait and wait for it to happen you will learn patience and it may look as if nothing is happening to make your dream real. And there will be times that are lonely times and hard times but as long as you never let go your dream begins to become stronger and stronger and before you know it your dream has come to be."

— Reader (5/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 3-5 Years
  • Published date: Feb 05, 2013
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 32
  • Publisher: Running Press
  • ISBN: 9780762447213
  • Dimensions: 8.8" W x 0.65" L x 11.3" H

Ontario Library Association 2013 Best Bets Top 10 Picture Book for Children

Atlanta Parent Magazine Best Books of 2013 list for Preschool to Early Elementary

"Glowing paper dioramas are the heart and soul of MacKay's debut. . . ."
—Publishers Weekly

"All of [MacKay's] forethought and preparation has fittingly paid off in a story that is as surprising as it is nakedly inspirational."—Jay Bushara, —Huffington Post

"The magic of this debut picture book rests in MacKay's diorama-style illustrations . . . Just the right antidote for The Giving Tree."
—Booklist

"The book will be suitable for quiet one-on-one sharing or perhaps as a bedtime selection."
—School Library Journal

"[MacKay] does show unusual sensitivity to effects of color and light."
—Kirkus Reviews

"A magical, serendipitous story. . . . "
—City Book Review

"This beautiful story is good for all young children. . . ."
—Parents & Teachers, U.S. Kids Magazines

"The delight here is in the remarkable cut-paper forms that bring each scene to life. Delicate and meditative."
—ForeWord Reviews

Elly MacKay was dressed up in fancy clothes and taken to the ballet at the age of seven. She has looked at ballet and theater as special treats ever since. Elly is the creator of Butterfly Park, If You Hold a Seed, Shadow Chasers, Waltz of the Snowflakes, and The Tallest Treehouse. Her artwork is recognized worldwide and sold online. Elly lives by Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and children.

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