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Pearl Plants a Tree

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Kids learn the importance of passing on family traditions.

Author: Jane Zalben Illustrator: Jane Zalben Pages: 18 Publisher: Simon and Schuster BFYR Published Date: 11/01/1995 Genre: Fiction - Family Life HC Price: $7.50 Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Read Aloud: 2+ Read Alone: 6+

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Succinct sentences supported by detailed watercolors keep kids engaged. Children are inspired to follow instructions for sprouting seeds.

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Reviewed By: Karyn Wellhousen

Three underlying messages are contained within the pages of PEARL PLANTS A TREE. First, it is imperative that elders share significant events from their childhood with their descendents. Second, children need to understand the significance behind cultural and religious traditions recognized in their family. Third, everyone must respect nature by replenishing what has been expended. Young readers may need help understanding these messages, so parents may want to encourage further discussion.

A lot of artistic consideration was put into this book. The end papers are printed from handmade pages created from fig-tree bark with pressed, deep-purple petals. Detailed watercolor illustrations were painted on opaline parchment paper, and each is framed with a border of apple seeds and blossoms, checkerboards, stars, or sunflowers.

Other books that address tradition are The Quilt Story, which shares the tale of a family heirloom passed down through generations, and Beni's First Chanukah.

From The Book

Then, early one morning, with the first birds chirping, the yellow sun shining brightly, and the buds bursting through the ground, Pearl and Grandpa dug a hole. Not too deep. Pearl planted her tree. She patted the earth around the sprout. And watered every spot. And smiled.

Plot Summary:

Plant a tree! There is the simple but powerful message behind the words and watercolor illustrations in this exquisite book. Children will appreciate the sweet nature of the main character and will learn the importance of passing on family and cultural traditions.

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