The Cherry Tree - Ruskin Bond Shantiniketan he shocks everyone in town

he shocks everyone in town by saying that it is a sign of good things to come

Friendly animal characters provide prompts as to what is under each flap

he decides enough is enough

Stacy McAnulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different

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The Cherry Tree - Ruskin Bond Shantiniketan he shocks everyone in townProduct Description Rakesh plants a cherry seedling in his garden and watches it grow. As seasons go by, the small tree survives heavy monsoon showers, a hungry goat that eats most of the leaves and a grass cutter who splits it into two with one sweep. At last, on his ninth birthday, Rakesh is rewarded with a miraculous sight the first pink blossoms of his precious cherry tree! This beautifully illustrated edition brings alive the magical charm of one