Here are the Seeds

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Written by JaNay Brown-Wood
Illustrated by Olivia Amoah
Kids Can Press
ISBN-10 : 1525308300
ISBN-13 : 9781525308307
This delightfully rhythmic story follows two children as they grow a garden from seeds.
This engaging read-aloud doubles as a child-friendly lesson on what plants need in order to grow. Olivia Amoah’s vivid artwork brings the story to life, particularly on the spreads featuring the refrain (“OH NO!”), where readers can look at the illustrations to try to figure out what went wrong in the garden. The story covers the key elements of what makes a healthy garden, such as soil, sun, bugs, water, mushrooms and worms – and shows how balance is necessary for plants to survive. The back matter includes brief explanations of each of these key elements. This picture book offers excellent life science curriculum connections to the needs of living things, growth and changes in plants and plant life cycles.
Awards & Honors
- We Are Kid Lit Collective Summer Reading List, Picture Book Selection, 2025
- California First Partner’s Book Club Selection
- California Department of Education Recommended List 2022-2026, Cumulative
- California Department of Education Recommended List 2026
- California Department of Education Recommended List 2026, PK
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Praise for Here are the Seeds
“… a preschooler-friendly spring tale. An enticing seasonal read-aloud.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A wonderful book for both home and school libraries.”
—Children’s Literature
“The charming and brightly coloured illustrations help bring the story to life and would appeal to any young child … a welcome addition to any library catering to young children.”
—l’Association des bibliothécaires du Québec – Quebec Library Association






