“When you give love, you get back love.” That's the lesson Abuelita lives by. She's the grandmother of the whole neighborhood — the one with the stories, the cookies, and a soft spot for a scraggly little tree that gives nothing but sour fruit. When spring finally arrives, the tree surprises everyone, even grumpy Mr. Diaz. Abuelita's Tree is a warm, multicultural picture book about kindness, patience, and community for children ages 5–9 — a natural read-aloud for Hispanic Heritage Month, where the characters' culture is simply part of the world they live in. Perfect for: classrooms celebrating family and heritage, and any child learning that love, given freely, tends to come back around.