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"One Seed"
A children’s
book, story and songby Rosemary Phillips
"It took one
seed to make a diff'rence" |
 The Story - A seed decided to grow
One Seed - The Book
One Seed - The Song and CD
Listen to a sample of the One Seed song
One Seed - PDF and MP3 for downloading
One Seed - Presentation and Performance
Children and parents love the book and CD
What children and grown-ups are saying
The Story - A seed decided to grow!
“One Seed” 
is the story and song about one seed that decided to grow on the
desert when all the other seeds said it was impossible and couldn’t
be done. The seed grew into a tree which made seeds which grew into more trees, which made an oasis. Weary travellers rested in the shade and drank the water. Seeds fell into their clothes and as they continued their journey across the desert the seeds fell out and...
| “A simple story of
life, which children and adults the world over will treasure
– and the seed will be sown in many a classroom and home.”
Christine Carruthers, retired teacher, London UK |
It is a story about courage, hope, perseverance, being different,
and making a difference. It encourages discussion on everything
from how to grow a garden, to inventors, to having ideas, to having
the courage to do something you didn’t think you could do,
to the fact that just about everything in this world comes from
a seed. And it's a fun story! To see all the subjects and areas of discussion visit the Presentation-Performance page.
| The folks at SoundKamploops.com say: "This little story, for children and weary activists, is available at the Kamloops Public Library. Written by Rosemary Phillips, the book and accompanying cd gently remind us that the courage of one has deep and far-reaching impact."
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One Seed - The Book
The book is very simply illustrated with line drawings and one colour plate.
In its simplicity it invites imagination. Children love the simplicity
and the size of the book.
“One Seed” A story and song by Rosemary Phillips - ISBN 0-9731568-0-5. 32 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", bw illustration, 1 colour plate, sheet music, with sing-along/read-along CD
One Seed - The Song and CD
When rehearsing for a theatrical presentation of the story "One Seed" a song was created. It came together in a matter of about an hour. That very afternoon the children rehearsed it, underneath the apricot tree in the garden, and performed it that very night. They are the same children on the CD recording: Clare and Darbye Turner, Leah, Monique and Marc Peron.
“One Seed” A Song and CD by Rosemary Phillips - Vocals, guitar, keyboard and sound effects by Rosemary Phillips - Vocals by Clare and Darbye Turner, Leah, Monique and Marc Peron - Recorded and engineered at Cactus Music Studios, Grand Forks, BC, Canada - Produced by Rosemary Phillips and John Vere.
The CD also includes the reading of the story with sound effects.
Schools, kindergarten classes and choirs in Canada, the US and Asia have sung the "One Seed" song and presented the story for Earth Days and concerts.
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| OK Falls presents "One Seed" for Earth Day |
One Seed - PDF and MP3 for Downloading
The "One Seed" book is now available as a PDF and the CD as an MP3, together or individually for downloading onto your computer. This will make it so much easier for the story and song to travel around the world.
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One Seed - Presentation and Performance
One Seed has been presented and performed in many schools and on concert stages. Rosemary has developed a presentation for Grades K-3 that can be seen on the Presentation & Performance page. For feedback from teachers visit Reviews.
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Children join in reading "One Seed"
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Children and parents love the book and CD
One recent report from a grandparent was
that her granddaughter’s parents had to buy the young girl
a CD player for her own room because she just keeps on playing the
CD over and over and over again. The CD has also been known to calm
down irate children while they travel by car. It has also helped
a young Kindergarten student who before hearing the CD “One
Seed”
didn’t want to read. Now he reads.
What children and grown-ups are saying (see Reviews for more comments):
“This story makes me feel happy because it teaches people
to believe in themselves!” Jessica, age 5.
“This story means a lot to me because I learned more about faith and courage. This story teaches me to be a better person.” Jaimie, Grade 3.
“This story makes me think about what we need to live. List of things that the Seed would need to survive - soil, water, sun, care, love. List of things that people need to survive - food, air, love, care, a strong house. I think seeds and people both need love and care!” Dryden, Grade 3.
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I am available for live
presentations of "One Seed". For bookings Contact me.
Published and Copyright 2002 by Quills Quotes & Notes
ISBN 0-9731568-0-5
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