When the last delicia tree is in danger of extinction, a young girl creates a seed bank as a surprise for Old Otis, whose stories have inspired her.
Kari’s favorite parts of summer are eating juicy fruit from the delicia tree and listening to stories from Old Otis. But now the last remaining delicia is in danger. What if this beloved tree dies out? Is there anything one girl can do? With inspiration, information, and a pocketful of seeds, Kari sets out to craft a surprise for Otis―and for the future.
This tender story celebrates the connections between generations, emphasizing that small steps can have a big impact when one looks beyond the present. An author’s note about seed banks around the world is included.---from the publisher
40 pages 978-1947888449 Ages 7-10
Keywords: seeds, trees, endangered species, environmental stewardship, nature, role of the individual, power of the individual, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old
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Seed banks - a wonderful idea filled with hope. In this story a young girl learns about seed banks from her friend, Old Otis, who has been sharing beautiful stories with her time after time. Wisdom passed down from generation to generation is priceless. The value of our natural world is priceless. Inspiring our children to be part of small steps that can make a difference in our natural world is priceless.
This is a heartfelt story offering hope and reassurance to young folks and inviting them to join in environmental stewardship in their neighborhood. Done gently this can open the world. Done too harshly this can set a burden down on a young child's shoulders. Many adults should be reading this book and incorporating seed saving in their own part of the world.
Recommended by: Barb Langridge, aboookandahug.com
