About This Book
When your child starts asking 'where does my food come from?' or shows a new fascination with the garden, this book provides a simple and satisfying answer. Using crisp photographs and straightforward text, 'Carrots Grow Underground' walks the youngest readers through the life cycle of a carrot, from a tiny seed to a crunchy snack. It taps directly into a child's natural curiosity about the world around them. Perfect for ages 4 to 7, this book is an excellent, no-fuss introduction to basic botany, helping to connect children to their food and build foundational science vocabulary in a clear, accessible way.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, secular, and factual explanation of a natural process.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 4- to 6-year-old who is beginning to ask questions about nature and where things come from. It is perfect for a child who is helping in a garden for the first time or a preschooler who is a picky eater. Introducing the 'story' of a vegetable can sometimes encourage tasting. It's also an excellent resource for a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom science unit on plants or food.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book is extremely clear and can be read cold. The vocabulary is simple, and the photographs directly support the text, making it easy for a child to understand without extra context. A parent might reach for this book after their child asks, "Do carrots grow on trees?" or expresses confusion about how vegetables appear in the grocery store. Another trigger is the start of a family vegetable garden, providing context for the planting process.
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