Description: "A wise and tender story about the patience needed for a tree, and a friendship, to grow"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: ★ "It's a gently philosophical gem that trusts young readers to sit with life's slower rhythms." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "A real peach of a picture book about tending to trees, friendships and personal growth." --Booklist, starred review "The child's different friendships and the tree's slow maturation yield thematic treasures about growth, change, and aging, anchored by the titular refrain, by turns reflecting sarcasm and genuine pride....Wisdom in a small package." --Kirkus Reviews "This is as sweet and wholesome as its fruity inspiration....Pair with Fogliano's And Then It's Spring for a reminder of the patience needed for growth, be it in plants or humans." --The Bulletin "A quiet story that provides openings for discussions about growth, patience, and accommodating change." --School Library Journal