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My Olive Tree

By Hazar Elbayya

By Hazar Elbayya

By Hazar Elbayya

By Hazar Elbayya

By Hazar Elbayya

By Hazar Elbayya

By Hazar Elbayya
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By Hazar Elbayya
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Sep 17, 2024 | ISBN 9780593810224 | 4-8 years

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    About My Olive Tree

    In this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl’s grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.

    A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    Salam’s grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone–from the farmer who presses the olives into oil to the baker who uses the oil in his taboon.

    Salam plants her own seed and is eager to see it grow. She waits… she waters… she asks the seed to hurry… until finally…a sprout! But one day soldiers come and destroy everything in their path…including Salam’s new olive tree. Salam is crushed–though she doesn’t have to worry. Her grandpa gathers their neighbors and, together, they plant olive trees as far as the eye can see.

    With spare, sensitive prose and gentle illustrations, debut author-illustrator Hazar Elbayya delivers a powerful story about the beauty of the olive tree and the importance of community in the face of hardship.

    About My Olive Tree

    In this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl’s grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.

    A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    Salam’s grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone–from the farmer who presses the olives into oil to the baker who uses the oil in his taboon.

    Salam plants her own seed and is eager to see it grow. She waits… she waters… she asks the seed to hurry… until finally…a sprout! But one day soldiers come and destroy everything in their path…including Salam’s new olive tree. Salam is crushed–though she doesn’t have to worry. Her grandpa gathers their neighbors and, together, they plant olive trees as far as the eye can see.

    With spare, sensitive prose and gentle illustrations, debut author-illustrator Hazar Elbayya delivers a powerful story about the beauty of the olive tree and the importance of community in the face of hardship.

    About My Olive Tree

    In this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl’s grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.

    A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    Salam’s grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone–from the farmer who presses the olives into oil to the baker who uses the oil in his taboon.

    Salam plants her own seed and is eager to see it grow. She waits… she waters… she asks the seed to hurry… until finally…a sprout! But one day soldiers come and destroy everything in their path…including Salam’s new olive tree. Salam is crushed–though she doesn’t have to worry. Her grandpa gathers their neighbors and, together, they plant olive trees as far as the eye can see.

    With spare, sensitive prose and gentle illustrations, debut author-illustrator Hazar Elbayya delivers a powerful story about the beauty of the olive tree and the importance of community in the face of hardship.

    About My Olive Tree

    In this simple, touching audiobook, about the healing power of a loving community, a girl’s grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.

    A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    Salam’s grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone–from the farmer who presses the olives into oil to the baker who uses the oil in his taboon.

    Salam plants her own seed and is eager to see it grow. She waits… she waters… she asks the seed to hurry… until finally…a sprout! But one day soldiers come and destroy everything in their path…including Salam’s new olive tree. Salam is crushed–though she doesn’t have to worry. Her grandpa gathers their neighbors and, together, they plant olive trees as far as the eye can see.

    With spare, sensitive prose, debut author-illustrator Hazar Elbayya delivers a powerful story about the beauty of the olive tree and the importance of community in the face of hardship.

    About Hazar Elbayya

    Hazar Elbayya’s work is heavily influenced by her Palestinian roots. Born in Gaza, she recently was awarded a degree in Graphic Design from George Mason University. My Olive Tree is her debut.

    About Hazar Elbayya

    Hazar Elbayya’s work is heavily influenced by her Palestinian roots. Born in Gaza, she recently was awarded a degree in Graphic Design from George Mason University. My Olive Tree is her debut.

    About Hazar Elbayya

    Hazar Elbayya’s work is heavily influenced by her Palestinian roots. Born in Gaza, she recently was awarded a degree in Graphic Design from George Mason University. My Olive Tree is her debut.

    About Hazar Elbayya

    Hazar Elbayya’s work is heavily influenced by her Palestinian roots. Born in Gaza, she recently was awarded a degree in Graphic Design from George Mason University. My Olive Tree is her debut.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Sep 17, 2024 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593810224

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Sep 17, 2024 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593810231

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Sep 17, 2024 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593810248

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 10, 2025 | 10 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9798217171071

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    Praise

    ★ ”Hazar Elbayya’s affecting debut provides hope for peace, community, and freedom in a war-stricken time….To a child, this story is an excellent way to connect conflict with community.” —Booklist, starred review

    ★ “A plea for peace that younger readers will clearly hear, pointing no accusatory fingers, but shining with steady resolve to endure.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “Elbayya’s hopeful debut offers a portrait of community and resistance.” —Publishers Weekly

    “A moving tale about the power of community and love.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Elbayya shares a heartfelt story of identity and heritage, while celebrating family and the power of community. Her story will offer hope to many readers.” —Juana Medina, Pura Belpre Award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas

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