"Stubborn and strong and a little bit wild." Emmy wants a birthday
gift that is just like her
Emmy loves trees, especially the mimosa tree that grows in her
grandmother's pasture. So when Emmy decides she wants a mimosa tree of
her own for her birthday, she is dismayed to find that many garden
stores don't sell them. Emmy is crushed--until she discovers that the
answer to her problem is growing right before her eyes!
Mary Ann Rodman's joyful story will appeal to all who cherish a special
dream, and help readers appreciate the natural world around them.
Illustrator Tatjana Mai-Wyss's whimsical watercolor and collage
illustrations capture Emmy's exuberant personality and the story's
hopeful ending.