BESTSELLERS in EDUCATION Shop All Education Books.Imbued with brilliant colors, expressive characters, and vivid landscapes, Linda Saport's illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of hope. Will Facile ever be able to plant a tree that will grow strong for baby Lucía?In this story of determination, faith, and love, author Karen Lynn Williams introduces readers to the realities of rural life in the mountains of Haiti. The first seed he plants is eaten by a goat, the second seed is washed away in a storm, and another seed is burnt by a scrub fire. "A strong tree protects its timoun," Papa said.Young Facile wants to plant a tree in honor of his new baby sister, but he faces many obstacles. Papa had planted it for him when he was born.
It was the only tree on the whole dusty mountaintop. Facile sat high up in his mango tree and watched. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. The vibrant charcoal-and-pastel full-spread illustrations are rich with color and add an exotic, dreamlike quality to the story. "This heartfelt story is supplemented by a glossary of Creole words and an author's note explaining the Haitian custom of planting a fruit tree at the birth of a child. This uplifting tale suggests that one child can make a difference - a powerful message for readers." School Library Journal "In this hopeful, gentle account, Williams frames the tale of a Haitian boy's struggle to keep a tree alive against the larger story of his country's struggle against poverty. . .
"A story of sibling love and responsibility, written without didacticism or sentimentalism." Publishers Weekly make this book a solid candidate for inclusion in storytimes about growth or hope. Peace Corps Writers Association, Best Children's Writing (2006) REVIEWS Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Skipping Stones Magazine, Skipping Stones Honor Award (2006)īank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year (2006) Green Earth Book Award, Honorable Mention, Children's Books (2006) ReadBoston, Best Read Aloud Book, runner-up (2005) AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS Society of Illustrators, The Original Art Annual Exhibition (2005)
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