The Spanish text is like a beautiful poem, with the fathers words bringing calm and patience to Muriel when she needs them most. . . A magical Spanish picture book that is a must have.School Library Journal, starred review Avocado seeds and slow growing! A young girls impatience turns to wonder as she and her avocado tree gradually change and grow in this story inspired by Israeli artist Taltal Levis childhood. Semillas de aguacate y el crecimiento lento! La impaciencia de una nia se convierte en asombro mientras su rbol de aguacate y ella misma cambian y crecen paulatinamente en esta historia inspirado en la infancia propia de la artista israel Taltal Levi.Muriel is sulkingshe celebrated her birthday yesterday under the old avocado tree, but today shes not even a little bit taller! Dad tells Muriel a secret She is like the pit of an avocado, he explains, small and full of magic. Together they put an avocado seed in a glass of water by the window and watch as both Muriel and her avocado plant grow, take root, and eventually bring new life. Avocados are ubiquitous and plucked straight from the tree in Taltal Levis native country, Israel, as well as throughout Latin America. In her third book, Taltal Levi uses warm, earthy colors to tell a personal yet universal story about the magic of growth. Includes instructions for growing your own avocado tree! Muriel est de mal humor ayer celebr su cumpleaos bajo el viejo rbol de aguacate, pero hoy est ms altani un poquito! Pap le...

Binding: Hardback;48 pages; Publisher: North-South Books; Classification: YB; Weight: 508 g; Dimensions: 221 x 264 x 11

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