If You Hold a Seed

Hardcover | 1 April 2013 | Edition Number 1

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As a young boy holds the seed, followed by sowing it in the ground, readers will not only journey through the rainy seasons of spring, the bright sunny days of summer, the windy days of fall, and the cold wait of winter, they will also visualise the growth from sprout to flourishing tree, and from little boy to young man.

Readers are left with the message that wishes take time (similar to a growing tree), but by seeing them through, they will surely come to be.

About the Author

Elly MacKay lives by Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada with her husband and children. She attended Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Her artwork is sold in several stores including her Etsy.com shop, Theater Clouds. This is her debut children's book.

Industry Reviews

Ontario Library Association 2013 Best Bets Top 10 Picture Book for Children Atlanta Parent Magazine Best Books of 2013 list for Preschool to Early Elementary "Glowing paper dioramas are the heart and soul of MacKay's debut..." --Publishers Weekly

"All of [MacKay's] forethought and preparation has fittingly paid off in a story that is as surprising as it is nakedly inspirational."--Jay Bushara, --Huffington Post

"The magic of this debut picture book rests in MacKay's diorama-style illustrations ... Just the right antidote for The Giving Tree." --Booklist

"The book will be suitable for quiet one-on-one sharing or perhaps as a bedtime selection." --School Library Journal

"[MacKay] does show unusual sensitivity to effects of color and light." --Kirkus Reviews "A magical, serendipitous story... " --City Book Review

"This beautiful story is good for all young children..." --Parents & Teachers, U.S. Kids Magazines

"The delight here is in the remarkable cut-paper forms that bring each scene to life. Delicate and meditative." --ForeWord Reviews

"Simple words and beautiful illustrations teach the timeless lesson to never give up, and that with love and patience, a dream can turn into a wonderful gift."--Charlotte Parent

"Each page promises many rewards through repeated viewings, and the book seems destined to become a classic." --Quill & Quire

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