Synopsis

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl's careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family. For Earth Day and every day! Perfect for fans of Matt de la Peña and Oge Mora.

Before her grandchildren climbed the towering tree,

explored its secret nests,

raced to its sturdy trunk,

read in its cool shade,

or made pies with its pecans...

Nell buried a seed.

And just as Nell's tree grows and thrives with her love and care, so do generations of her close-knit family.

Inspired by the pecan trees of the creators' own childhoods, Anne Wynter's lyrical picture book, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Daniel Miyares, brims with wonder and love.

Author: Anne Wynter
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 01/31/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062865779

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/14/2022
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2023
Booklist 12/01/2022 pg. 130
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2023
School Library Journal 04/28/2023 pg. 1
BookPage 02/01/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style