Hilwa's gifts / Safa Suleiman ; illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan.
"Ali has arrived in Palestine for a visit just in time for the olive harvest. His grandfather, Seedo, and Hilwa -- his favorite tree -- greet him in the grove, where Seedo explains that Hilwa has many gifts to share. Other family members whack the trees' branches with sticks, singing 'Zaytoon, ya zaytoon' while cousins clap and dance and happily pick up fallen olives. (Luckily, a gentle whack is all it takes for Hilwa's fruits to rain down!) The next day, at the olive press, Ali watches the drip of gold liquid into a can, another of Hilwa's gifts. Later, they picnic under the tree's branches with hot mint tea, pita, and delicious olive oil swirled on hummus. Tradition is the greatest gift of all: the family gathering -- generation after generation -- to celebrate a bountiful harvest"-- Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536229424
- ISBN: 1536229423
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2025.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 3-6. P-1. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Olive > Juvenile fiction. Trees > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. Palestine > Social life and customs > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 6 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Branch Library | E SULEIMAN (Text) | 33114018890467 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | E SULEIMAN (Text) | 33114018890459 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
