All from a Walnut

Ammi-Joan Paquette, Felicita Sala

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English

Abrams
24 March 2022

Children's & Educational; Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: family issues (Children's&YA)

"When Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket.

""I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever."" ""In this house? In this yard?"" ""Shall we go see?""

Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down-until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia's sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do.

From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time-and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we love are always a part of us."

By: Ammi-Joan Paquette
Illustrated by: Felicita Sala
Imprint: Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9781419750021
ISBN 10: 141975002X
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 24 March 2022
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ammi-Joan Paquette is the author of many books for young readers. After living in many countries all over the world, she has now settled in the Boston area with her family and many towering piles of books. When she looks out of her back windows, all she can see are trees. Felicita Sala is the self-taught illustrator of several picture books, including Be a Tree! by Maria Gianferrari and The Hideout by Susanna Mattiangeli, as well as her own book of recipes for children, What's Cooking at 10 Garden Street?. She grew up between Italy and Australia and now lives in Rome, Italy, with her family.

Reviews for All from a Walnut

The warmhearted watercolor, gouache, and colored-pencil illustrations are the true highlight of the book, offering lovingly rendered images of Sala's native Italy and a poignant view of Grandpa's aging and eventual passing... A glowingly illustrated exploration of immigration, family bonds, and human resilience. -- Kirkus Reviews **STARRED REVIEW** Captures the personal-feeling family story with a poignant immediacy that also enshrines respect for the family's legacy. -- Publishers Weekly