*The Tiny Seed is another gorgeous book by Eric Carle (1987). This is one of the few books that I’ve seen by Carle with few creatures in it. The star of the story is a seed that travels over many landscapes. Colorful trees that show off red, orange, green, and yellow leaves decorate a horizon, but there are no animals in the green fields. Snowy mountain peaks and hot desert sands are minus inhabitants. A single bright yellow fish punctuates a deep blue/green ocean. A lone mouse, one dog, and multiple butterflies and birds complement the seed as it eventually grows into a giant flower. And, of course, seeds burst forth from the flower at the end of the story, so the cycle of plant life is complete.
