Big Black Seed

by Karl Beckstrand

FBT review:

Discover *Big Black Seed* by Karl Beckstrand – a charming, wordless children’s ebook perfect for parents, teachers, and indie book lovers seeking something fresh and thoughtful. In this gentle, low-stimulation picture book, curious animals plant a mysterious black seed and patiently watch it grow, inviting young readers (ages 1–5) to tell the story in their own words.

With 24 hand-crafted, colorful illustrations, this quiet gem boosts vocabulary, sparks conversations about nature and where food comes from, and doubles as a soothing bedtime read. Ideal for toddlers, preschool, homeschool, and ESL/ELL, *Big Black Seed* is a standout indie title for readers browsing beyond the usual bestseller lists and searching for their next beautifully simple, creative ebook experience.

Publisher Description:

Children tell you the story! Watch as a tortoise, cat, pigs, birds, and insects plant a mysterious black seed. What will grow as the fruit of their labors?Kids’ vocabulary blooms as they describe events (older students can write about how seeds sprout). Explore this simple gardening story for beginning readers (ages 1 – 5, Pre-K – kindergarten). It’s low stimulation for autistic children.Build kids’ minds today! Find the animals; see where food comes from; discover hidden pictures and online SECRETS that will keep kids entertained and curious!Bedtime peace. The perfect length book for toddlers (not too long for adults): 24 hand-crafted illustrations. It’s #4 in the Stories Without Words (bedtime story/baby book) series by best-selling author-illustrator and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (GROW: How We Get Food from Our Garden). Don’t miss his 60 multicultural titles.For the ultimate experience, get all four no-words books in a bundle (standalones)—plus free ebooks and classroom lesson plans: Butterfly Blink: A Book Without WordsGopher Golf: A Wordless Picture BookPolar Bear Bowler: A Story Without WordsKidsWorldBooks (worldwide rights © March 2025), libraries, and major children’s book distributors.LOOK inside this kids’ book on farming, watermelon, mammals, and reptiles (8.5" x 8.5"; hard/soft/ebook). School/homeschool ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE, Fountas & Pinnell GRA: A, DRA: 1. No AI. No CRT, gender, or orientation spiel—just happy colorful fun! LCCN: 2025935015; JUV029040, JUV002240, JUV050000, JUV033170, JUV074000, JUV033060,JUV043000; BR-220; YNNL, YFP, CFC, 5AX; Hard ISBN: 978-1951599249, soft ISBN: 978-1951599256 (ebook: 979-8230134688)