Thursday, October 13, 2022

I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree by Jean E. Pendzinol - ESSENTIAL

I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree
by Jean E. Pendzinol, illustrated by Nathalie Dion. PICTURE BOOK. Groundwood Books, 2020. $19. 9781773062204
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) – ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH


Nature is beautiful, but also harsh. Experiencing what the world has to offer can bring many contradictions, but many wonderful discoveries. Shadows can be friendly, but then leave. Snowflakes can be soft and fluffy, but then sharp and icy. Cherry trees begin with hope in the autumn, but then bloom with joy in the spring.


A charming story that is elevated by beautiful illustrations. Young readers will be introduced to the contradictions that nature has to offer. What is one day fun and friendly may seem scary the next, but with time and patience, hope and joy will always be there in the end.


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