"Sour Cherry Tree" by Naseem Hrab follows the story of a young girl named Dizzy, who grapples with the complexities of family relationships and the transition from childhood to adolescence. Set against the backdrop of a cherry tree in her backyard, Dizzy's experiences reflect her struggles with growing up, facing fears, and understanding her place within her family. The narrative beautifully captures the bittersweet moments of childhood, the innocence of youth, and the lessons learned through both joy and heartache, all while emphasizing the importance of connection and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2021 by Owlkids Books Inc. .

An Iranian artist, Nahid Kazemi describes her work as "imagery literature," and sees art as a way of drawing the connection between words and forms. JonArno Lawson, a writer who has published many books for children and adults, was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in nearby Dundas. He now lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and three children. Lawson won the Lion and the Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry four times. He is probably best known as the author of the picture book Sidewalk Flowers.