Pearl Plants a Tree

Three important underlying messages are contained within the pages of this gorgeous book. 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.