All from a Walnut
What's This Book About
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.
What Kind of Book is All from a Walnut
Reviews
Book Lists That Include This Book
The Creatives Behind the Book
Ammi-Joan Paquette’s previous picture books include The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies and The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids. She lives outside Boston, Massachusetts, and can be found at www.ajpaquette.com.
Felicita is a self taught illustrator. She graduated in Philosophy from the University of Western Australia. She has illustrated several picture books, such as Mr.Crum’s Potato Predicament, Big Foot and Little Foot, She Made a Monster and Ode to an Onion. She is the author and illustrator of Lunch at n.10, Pomegranate Street. She draws inspiration from folk art and music, mid-century illustration, byzantine iconography, nature, and children. She lives in Rome with her husband and their daughter, Nina.
What Has Ammi-Joan Paquette Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Ammi-Joan Paquette know that you want to hear from them about their book.
What Has Felicita Sala Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Felicita Sala know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books From These Creatives
Similar Books to This Book
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781419750021
- Publication Date
- March 22, 2022
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Original Publication Date
- March 22, 2022
- Page Count
- 40
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2021022754
Contribute to this page
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.