by Rubén Rodríguez Ferreira (Illustrator), Nohra Bernal (Author)
Winner - Skipping Stones Honor Award 2024 (Nature & Ecology)
Honorable Mention - International Latino Book Awards 2023
A friendship between a child and a tree transforms their world.
And hopefully ours as well. In her morning exploration, a curious child discovers a little tree in the middle of a desert. So begins a tender friendship that finds delight in simplicity and wonder while both the child and tree learn and grow. In an unexpected twist, a storm uncovers parts of the ancient tree that were hidden under the sand. After the child succeeds in planting a new little forest -with the tree's guidance- their sweet adventure comes to an end when the child's family needs to leave. A moving ode to natural beauty and the wisdom of our truest nature, this heartwarming story invites us to see the world from a new perspective and from a unique place. Interwoven in the fiction are some facts about the care of trees in unlikely circumstances, revealing an ever-present hope for survival. Beautifully depicted in colorful illustrations and lyrical text, social and environmental awareness come together in a story that touches on migration, resilience, forest regeneration, and individual empowerment. The ideal book for everyone who loves trees and hopes for better times! Perfect for fans and frenemies of:
- The Giving Tree
- The Lorax
Perfect for fans of:
- WALL-E
- Peter Wohlleben's The Hidden Life of Trees
- Sir David Attenborough's Life on Earth series
Great for parents and teachers looking for:
- children's books about trees and appreciation of nature
- picture books about children's migration, resilience, and empowerment
A Spanish language version, Alma Semilla, is also available. FREE downloadable materials include the list 365 Hugs for the Planet, coloring pages, and a discussion guide.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: March 18, 2023
