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The illustrations are in a blurred but still expressive style that reminded me of Maite Roche. Can Facile plant a tree for Lucia? Circles of Hope by Karen Lynn Williams, illustrated by Linda Saport.įirst I want to note that this book was published in 2005, so it’s that rare children’s book about Haiti that has nothing to do with the earthquake. When he was born, Papa planted a mango tree for him, but now Papa is working in the city. Lexile: AD590L ( What does AD mean in Lexile? )įacile’s is excited about his new baby sister, Lucia, but he doesn’t have a gift for her. hopeful tale of family unity.Circles of Hope by Karen Lynn Williams, illustrated by Linda Saport.Įerdmans Books for Young Readers, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2005. The vibrant charcoal-and-pastel full-spread illustrations are rich with color and add an exotic, dreamlike quality to the story. "This heartfelt story is supplemented by a glossary of Creole words and an author's note explaining the Haitian custom of planting a fruit tree at the birth of a child. This uplifting tale suggests that one child can make a difference - a powerful message for readers." School Library Journal

"In this hopeful, gentle account, Williams frames the tale of a Haitian boy's struggle to keep a tree alive against the larger story of his country's struggle against poverty. "A story of sibling love and responsibility, written without didacticism or sentimentalism." Publishers Weekly

make this book a solid candidate for inclusion in storytimes about growth or hope. Peace Corps Writers Association, Best Children's Writing (2006) REVIEWS Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Skipping Stones Magazine, Skipping Stones Honor Award (2006)īank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year (2006) Green Earth Book Award, Honorable Mention, Children's Books (2006) ReadBoston, Best Read Aloud Book, runner-up (2005) AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS Society of Illustrators, The Original Art Annual Exhibition (2005)