All from a Walnut
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

All from a Walnut

Written by Ammi-Joan Paquette · Illustrated by Felicita Sala

A walnut connects generations as Emilia learns to nurture life and face loss.

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Emilia discovers a walnut, sparking a journey with Grandpa into family roots and growth. As they nurture the seed, Grandpa's health wanes, teaching Emilia about love, loss, and resilience. Will her sapling thrive despite her sorrow? This tender tale explores the enduring bonds that transcend time and space.

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A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about deathBooks about grandpaBooks about grandparentsBooks about immigration and emigrationBooks about trees
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Book details

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Published
March 22, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419750021

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