Nohra Bernal
2024 Skipping Stones Honor AwardsIn 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. An ideal book for everyone who loves trees and hopes for better times!Perfect for fans and frenemies of:The Giving TreeThe LoraxPerfect for fans of:WALL-EPeter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees and Peter and the Tree ChildrenSir David Attenborough’s Life on Earth seriesGreat for parents and teachers looking for:children’s books about trees and appreciation of naturepicture books about children’s migration, resilience, and empowermentA Spanish language version, Alma Semilla, is also available.FREE downloadable materials include the list 365 Hugs for the Planet, coloring pages, and a teaching guide.
