"A very special picture book that celebrates the magic of growing and becoming."
Stiftung Lesen
"Sometimes powerful and dynamic, sometimes tender, Taltal Levi […] captures the magic of growth."
Swiss Institute for Children's and Youth Media
"A book with impressive drawings about the magic of growing, taking root and the magic of life."
Imago
"A must, especially for avocado lovers!"
AJuM Sachsen-Anhalt
Ellie is sulking. Yesterday she celebrated her birthday under the old avocado tree. But she isn’t any bigger today! Dad tells Ellie a secret. She is like the pit of an avocado, he explains, small but full of magic. Together they put the pit in a glass of water by the window and wait.
We see how Ellie and her avocado plant grow over the years, take root and eventually bring new life.
In Taltal Levi’s homeland of Israel, avocados are ubiquitous and are picked straight from the tree. In earthy, warm colors, she tells a personal yet universal story about the magic of growing.
