Abuelita’s Tree

When you give love, you get back love. That’s the lesson taught by Abuelita’s own abuelita. ( Abuelita is Spanish for Grandma. ) Abuelita certainly loves all the neighborhood kids, and they love her too, as well as her stories and her cookies. But why would she want a shriveled-up tree that gives nothing but wrinkled, sour fruit? Spring brings a surprise to the neighborhood kids, to their parents, and even to grumpy, grouchy Mr. Diaz. Only Abuelita isn’t surprised. She knew all along about the power of love.