The Sour Cherry Tree

By Naseem Hrab, Nahid Kazemi (Illustrator)

A child explores her late grandfather's home, uncovering memories and love in every room.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

After her grandfather's passing, a young girl roams his house, each object sparking vivid memories of their bond. From mints in his pockets to fig cookies and hide-and-seek, she relives their shared moments. Despite language barriers, their connection transcends, offering a tender exploration of grief and love. What stories will each room reveal?

From the publisher

A heartwarming look at love, loss, and memorable objects through the eyes of a child by critically-acclaimed creators Naseem Hrab and Nahid Kazemi “Deeply evocative … A beautifully poignant celebration of memories of a loved one that live on in those that remain.” – Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW After her grandfather’s death, a young girl wanders through his house. As she tours each room, the objects she discovers stir memories of her grandfather–her baba bozorg. His closet full of clothes reminds her of the mints he kept in his pockets. His favorite teacup conjures thoughts of the fig cookies he would offer her. The curtains in the living room bring up memories of hide-and-seek games and the special relationship that she and her baba bozorg shared, even though they spoke different languages. The Sour Cherry Tree is an authentic look at death and loss centred on the experiences of a child, both strikingly whimsical and matter-of-fact. Drawing on the Iranian-Canadian author’s childhood memories, this tender meditation on grief, love, and memory is at once culturally specific and universally relatable.

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