Jamie L. B. Deenihan

A little girl was expecting something from her long-awaited wishlist for her birthday. But then granny gifted something unusual, really unusual. A lemon tree! What? What happened to the robot dog, headphones, drone, and those many needed things on the list. But no one can say no to a sweet granny. So the little girl pretends to like the gift though she has other plans. What does she do with the lemon tree? What happens to her wishlist?
We picked this book for its attractive cover. And the illustrations are superb, capturing the soul of the book. The book will work as a conversation starter for many aspects, such as making the best of available resources, rejoicing in a moment, and respecting elders. In addition, the book will work well with kids as it combines some humor elements in the storytelling.
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie L.B. Deenihan is a witty book for a classroom conversation on values and virtues.… (mer)