Under the Lemon Moon

By Edith Hope Fine, Rene King Moreno (Illustrator)

A stolen lemon tree leads to a journey of healing and forgiveness.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Rosalinda's peaceful night is shattered when a thief steals lemons from her cherished tree. Desperate to save it, she seeks La Anciana, the wise old woman of the Mexican countryside. As Rosalinda learns from La Anciana, she discovers a path to heal her tree and the man driven to steal. Will Rosalinda embrace the power of generosity and forgiveness, or will her tree wither away? This enchanting tale unfolds with warmth and wisdom, inviting readers to explore the true meaning of giving and receiving.

From the publisher

One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda’s beloved lemon tree. After consulting with family and neighbors about how to save her sick tree, Rosalinda sets out in search of La Anciana, the Old One, the only person who might have a solution to Rosalinda’s predicament. When she finally meets La Anciana, the old woman offers an inventive way for Rosalinda to help her tree-and the Night Man who was driven to steal her lemons. Set in the Mexican countryside, Under the Lemon Moon shines with the light of generosity and forgiveness. The gentle story and glowing illustrations make this tale perfect for sharing with young readers who are discovering how it feels to receive and give gifts.

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