Stories can do something remarkable.
They stay.
Not just on the shelf, but in the quiet places where children become themselves, and adults remember how to wonder.
While most seed stories teach children how flowers grow, The Little Seed’s Long Wait teaches them how they grow.
The Little Seed Storybook Series
Stories of patience, friendship, courage, hope, and discovery featuring Little Seed and his garden friends.
Little Seed Feels Collection
Stories about the big feelings children experience as they grow. Little Seed’s friends help him along the way.
Meet Little Seed
One little seed. A growing world of stories.
Kind words from readers
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“Such a cute story for kids! Great lessons in patience and friendship.”
— Reader review
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“Excellent story that captures my children’s attention at bedtime.”
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“Bought this gem for Christmas for my grand nephew! I got a FaceTime thank you from him that melted my heart!!!! Priceless memory! Thank you!
— Reader review
Why stories matter
I’m Mari Telios, children's book author and creator of Little Seed and his garden friends.
What began with The Little Seed and the Long Wait, a story about patience, waiting, and hope, has grown into a world of stories about friendship, courage, emotions, and the everyday experiences of childhood.
I believe children's books can do more than entertain. They can spark curiosity, encourage imagination, and help children understand their feelings and the world around them.
And sometimes, the simplest stories are the ones children remember most.
An idea doesn't know where it will travel. Neither does a seed. Neither does a story.
