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Nell Plants a Tree

By Anne Wynter
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Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter is a delightful children's book that follows young Nell as she tends to and nurtures a tree throughout her life. The story beautifully illustrates the passage of time and the connection between nature and personal growth, celebrating the joy and memories that trees can bring to our lives. It's a charming tale of patience and love for the natural world.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you appreciate a heartwarming story about growth, nature, and the importance of family. It's perfect for readers who like stories filled with gentle illustrations and a narrative that brings to life the wonders of planting and nurturing something that unites generations.

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"Three generations of a family grow up and come together around one pecan tree"--

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This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living centre of a loving, intergenerational Black family. For Earth Day and every day! Perfect for fans of Matt de la Peña and Oge Mora.

Before her grandchildren climbed the towering tree,

explored its secret nests,

raced to its sturdy trunk,

read in its cool shade,

or made pies with its pecans...

Nell buried a seed.

And just as Nell’s tree grows and thrives with her love and care, so do generations of her close-knit family.

Inspired by the pecan trees of the creators' own childhoods, Anne Wynter’s lyrical picture book, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Daniel Miyares, brims with wonder and love.

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Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter is celebrated for its warm, evocative storytelling and rich, autumnal illustrations. Critics have highlighted its beautiful depiction of an intergenerational family's connection through the metaphor of a growing pecan tree. The book’s lyrical prose and striking artwork are noted for capturing the joy of childhood and the profound impact of small actions over time. It is praised as a future classic that resonates with themes of mindfulness, family, and environmental care.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062865779

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Miyares

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 40

Collections

Anne Wynter Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Anne Wynter is a playwright and freelance copywriter who began her career as a publicist in the book publishing industry. More than a dozen of her short plays have been produced around the country and included in such festivals as 14/48 Austin, the Austin One-Minute Play Festival, and The Lift Off New Play Festival in New York. Anne has a degree in drama from Washington University in St. Louis, she earned a certificate in short story writing from the University of Chicago, and she studied picture book writing at The Writing Barn. Everybody in the Red Brick Building is her debut. Anne currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, her two young sons, and her cat. Daniel Miyares is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include: Float, Night Out, That is My Dream, and Bring Me A Rock!. Daniel's own story currently takes place in Lenexa, KS with his wife, their two wonderful children, and a dog named Violet.

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