Stewart invites readers on a trip to various parts of the world to discover seeds and their unique behaviors for spreading, sprouting, and growing. Rich with comparisons, readers appreciate the design wonders that enable weed seeds, tree seeds, flower seeds and more, to thrive. This is a sensory rich experience that may encourage readers to look at plants with greater curiosity.

The author invites readers to travel the journey of a dandelion seed through the use of personification. This provides an entertaining look at one tiny aspect of nature. The illustrations add to the story, often emphasizing unique perspectives. A simple but enjoyable read!

In Carle's characteristic cut-paper style, the life cycle of a seed to flower to seed takes. on new life. How can a tiny seed do what it is made to do when circumstances are not favorable? How can it possibly survive and thrive. A heartwarming theme simply told through creative and appealing illustrations.