Nell Plants a Tree

This beautiful picture book shows how a young girl's care for a pecan tree becomes the heart of a loving, multigenerational Black family. A story to celebrate Earth Day and every day.

Long before her grandchildren climbed the tall tree, searched its hidden nests, ran to its strong trunk, rested in its shade, or baked pies with its pecans, Nell planted a small seed.

As the tree grows strong with Nell's care, so do the generations of her close-knit family.

Inspired by the creators' childhood memories of pecan trees, Anne Wynter's lyrical story and Daniel Miyares's striking illustrations fill the book with warmth and wonder.