Rosario's Fig Tree bookcover

Rosario's Fig Tree

Charis Wahl 

(Author)

Luc Melanson 

(Illustrator)
4.9/5.0
21,000+ Reviews
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Description

Every spring the little girl who lives next door to Rosario helps him plant vegetables. One spring, Rosario plants a fig tree, which soon bears sweet purple fruit. But when fall comes, he bends it over and buries it in the ground. What kind of magic is Rosario performing?

The next spring, on planting day, the little girl and Rosario make holes for tomato plants, push in stakes for beans and plant other vegetables. Then Rosario begins to unearth the buried fig tree. It looks dead, for sure. But one hot sunny day, a fresh green leaf appears.

Inspired by her next-door neighbor, Charis Wahl has written a sweet and simple story about a little girl's first-hand experience with the magic of gardening. The story is complemented by Luc Melanson's gently humorous illustrations.

Product Details

PublisherGroundwood Books
Publish DateMarch 01, 2015
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781554983414
Dimensions10.0 X 7.8 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids,

About the Author

Charis Wahl is an author and editor of books for children and adults. Her next-door neighbor of thirty-five years inspired her to write this book. She lives in downtown Toronto.
Luc Melanson is a Governor General's Award-winning illustrator. He lives in Laval, Quebec. Visit Luc Melanson's website: http: //www.lucmelanson.com/

Reviews

[A] story of cross-cultural neighborliness.-- "New York Times"
A child's wonder at the care it takes to make things grow and the joys of fresh figs make an engaging story.-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Beautifully written in a deceptively simple style. . . . Young readers will learn a great deal from this amazing picture book.-- "CM Magazine"
Perfect to introduce the wonder of growing things, this title is a recommended general purchase for all libraries.-- "School Library Journal"
This sweet, simple tale of an unusual friendship is a winning choice.-- "Resource Links"
This sweetly thoughtful story explores life and the wonders of gardening, as well as the edifying nature of intergenerational friendships.-- "Booklist"

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