Pearl Plants a Tree

		Pearl Plants a Tree: When Pearl's grandfather shows her the apple tree that he planted when he first came to America, Pearl is inspired to plant her own apple seed in a flowerpot. Throughout the long, cold winter, Pearl waters the seed and dreams of a forest of light and air and leaves. Finally spring arrives, and she and Grandpa plant the little tree together, imagining the day when it will shelter Pearl and her grandchildren. This warm and gentle story, illustrated in glowing, intricately detailed watercolors, provides an introduction to the Jewish holiday of Tu b'Shvat and other tree-planting days celebrated around the world. It shows that by planting and caring for trees we can commemorate the community of human life and our deep connection to the earth. "A story of Love and continuance of life from grandfather to granddaughter... Readers will especially enjoy the instructions for planting a tree. A great book!"                                                    - American Booksellers "Pick of the Lists" "This is an eminently satisfying book written in a quiet, poetic metre. Zalben's romantic, meticulous illustrations enhance the mood... Pearl Plants a Tree is a winner." - Jewish Book World "A satisfying addition... for religious and secular collections."                                                    - School Library Journal (Simon & Schuster, 1995)
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