Rhyming verse and brightly colored illustrations tell the story of a boy and his family planting a tree for Tu B’Shevat and watching it grow. This board book is just right for little hands.

As winter ends and spring arrives, one family prepares to celebrate Tu B'Shevat. It's time to feast on fruit, share about conservation, and plant trees! A perfect introduction to the Jewish holiday for readers of all ages.

2013 Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday known as "New Year for Trees" or "Birthday of the Trees," a day that celebrates trees and taking care of our environment. In this story, which takes place on Tu B'Shevat, a little girl named Joni presents her favorite climbing tree with a special birthday gift.

The tradition of planting on Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, is handed down from generation to generation in this warm tale. Using a shovel “shiny and new,” a little boy and his grandpa plant a seed “with a green curlicue.” Like the tiny seed, this rhyming tale grows and blossoms into a celebration of nature and of family. The story culminates years later when the little boy, now a grandfather, plants a seed with a grandchild of his own. Included are “Ten Great Ways” to enhance your Tu B’Shevat celebration.

"Sadie hopes to plant a tree outside to celebrate the holiday of Tu B'Shevat, but it is too snowy and cold. Instead, inspired by her grandmother's memories, she plants parsley instead"--

Exploring childbirth from within a Jewish tradition, the author of New Lifedraws on folklore, prayers, folk remedies, and biblical, rabbinical, and mystical literature to discuss Jewish beliefs, values, and customs concerning the birth of a child. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Reprint.

Happy Tu B/Shevat! On Tu B'Shevat, we plant a tree / Baskets of fruit for you and me This is a lovely rhyming story about giving thanks for the gifts trees provide on the occasion of Tu B’Shevat, Jewish Arbor Day.