The Kid Who Changed the World
About
A 40-page hardcover picture book by Andy Andrews, based on his book The Butterfly Effect and recently reissued with new illustrations. It follows young Norman Borlaug on his familys Iowa farm and traces the chain of people whose choices connected to his, including Henry Wallace, George Washington Carver, and the Carver family. Borlaug grew up to use agriculture to help feed billions. The core message is that every choice and action, however small, matters.
Why it’s great
What if a kid playing hide-and-seek in an Iowa cornfield could grow up to help feed two billion people? This is the true story of Norman Borlaug, told through the surprising chain of people whose choices shaped his. With warm illustrations and a big-hearted message, it shows young readers that even small actions can ripple outward and change the world, a gentle first look at the curious, problem-solving spirit behind a life in agriculture.
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