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In this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.
A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Salam's grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone--from the farmer who presses the olives into oil to the baker who uses the oil in his taboon.
Salam plants her own seed and is eager to see it grow. She waits... she waters... she asks the seed to hurry... until finally...a sprout! But one day soldiers come and destroy everything in their path...including Salam's new olive tree. Salam is crushed--though she doesn't have to worry. Her grandpa gathers their neighbors and, together, they plant olive trees as far as the eye can see.
Review
★ “A plea for peace that younger readers will clearly hear, pointing no accusatory fingers, but shining with steady resolve to endure.” —School Library Journal, starred review
"Elbayya’s hopeful debut offers a portrait of community and resistance." —Publishers Weekly
"A moving tale about the power of community and love." —Kirkus Reviews
“Elbayya shares a heartfelt story of identity and heritage, while celebrating family and the power of community. Her story will offer hope to many readers.” —Juana Medina, Pura Belpre Award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas
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Product details
- Publisher : Random House, 2024
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
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ISBN-13: 978-0593810224
- Reading age : 4 - 8 years
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