Overview
“[A] comforting and triumphant meditation on the act of becoming."" —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A soil-cozied seed grows into a flower and greets the sun in this gentle, inspirational story for aspiring gardeners – and anyone on the verge of life changes. A little seed nestles in the soil, surrounded by other seeds. Every seed has its purpose, and each seed is different, big or small, smooth or rough. Every seed grows its own way, and growing can be hard, so it’s OK to take your time—there’s no rush. When you’re ready, the sun will be waiting, both miraculous and familiar—a warmth that you realize you have known all along. Paired with Sarah Jacoby’s quietly joyful artwork, this lyrical text by Robert Agis coaxes readers along to that moment when even the smallest seed bursts through, opening to the world in all its beauty.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert Agis ,
Sarah Jacoby
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 25.90cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.417kg
ISBN: 9781536234916
ISBN 10: 1536234915
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
A joyous celebration of gardens—and the people who make them possible. —Kirkus Reviews
A joyful crescendo to this comforting and triumphant meditation on the act of becoming. —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A joyous celebration of gardens—and the people who make them possible. —Kirkus Reviews A pleasant picture book that blends nature, mindfulness, and the quiet wonder of growth. . . . The visuals are an excellent representation of the vibrancy and energy change. This would be a good read-aloud for social-emotional learning themes like patience as well as an introduction to the needs of plants or the diversity of living things. —School Library Journal
A joyous celebration of gardens—and the people who make them possible. —Kirkus Reviews A pleasant picture book that blends nature, mindfulness, and the quiet wonder of growth. . . . The visuals are an excellent representation of the vibrancy and energy change. This would be a good read-aloud for social-emotional learning themes like patience as well as an introduction to the needs of plants or the diversity of living things. —School Library Journal
Author Information
Robert Agis is an author, actor, and composer. He has performed in many musicals and on television. Open: Every Seed Has Its Moment is his debut children’s book. Robert Agis lives in beautiful Norwalk, Connecticut. Sarah Jacoby is an award-winning author and illustrator whose work seeks to convey what it means to think, feel, and be in this world as a human. She is the author-illustrator of Forever or a Day and Doris as well as the illustrator of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett and Rabbit and the Motorbike by Kate Hoefler. Sarah Jacoby lives in Philadelphia.
