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Reviewed by Priya Mathew for Readers' Favorite
Have you ever wondered how a seed grows to be a mighty tree in a forest? Tammy Cranston tells an imaginative story titled Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey. Told from the point of view of the seedling, the story follows the seedling as it grows despite seasonal changes and personal struggles. The forest is full of supportive folk, from Grandpa Oakey, a majestic oak, to other friendly animals that form a community around the seedling. They cheer the seedling along in its ‘Seed to Tree’ ceremony, an important rite of passage where the seedling will have to fulfil three requirements. Each stage of the seedling’s growth is shown as a metaphor for emotional milestones. Although there are many trials, like storms, broken branches, and the seedling’s self-doubt, its journey is not just guided by the ebbs and flows of nature but also adds lessons of courage and hope for young minds.
Tammy Cranston’s Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey has a gentle tone and is suited to a young reader. The illustrations complement the storytelling and bring the forest and its characters alive with soft, earth-toned artwork. The plot is straightforward, looking at the journey of growth and transformation of a seed. It moves forward in a thought-provoking manner, allowing young minds to think about each stage of the seed’s transformation. The importance of community is something that was reinforced for me in this story. The characters are also thoughtfully created. Grandpa Oakey has the voice of a patient, generational mentor, while the seedling could symbolize every child learning to believe in themselves. Tammy Cranston also invites us to reflect on our own growth journeys at the end of the book. Rooted left me with the reminder that even the smallest among us have the potential to become tall and strong someday.
